Office 2003 Outlook Contact

Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list one item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to How to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am assuming that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and went to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no tab for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties but there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book view to use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst file from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then clicked the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal Folder I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or if I open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing. Did I do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst folder and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I now have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account, it created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders, but it is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same name to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100% chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook. None of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when I sent up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have created one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst file in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since Outlook has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied them to my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\ since the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to the pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar etc. The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do I really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here that tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has Vista and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts (address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows XP home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to do this?
Thank
you

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to How to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no tab for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book view to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then clicked the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal Folder I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or if I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing. Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst folder and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account, it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders, but it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same name to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook. None of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when I sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst file in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied them to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\ since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to the pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here that tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has Vista and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts (address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows XP
home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to do
this?
Thank
you

Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have 2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close the old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to How to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no tab for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book view to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then clicked the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal Folder I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or if I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing. Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst folder and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account, it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders, but it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same name to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook. None of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when I sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst file in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied them to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\ since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to the pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here that tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has Vista and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts (address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows XP
home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to do
this?
Thank
you

Once you have opened the file you want to use and have designated it as your
default, you can simply R click and close the other. That will remove it
from your profile, but not from your hard drive. If you also want to do the
latter, make sure you note the name and location of that file, then you can
delete it using Windows Explorer after you exit Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have 2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close the
old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list
one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to How
to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and
went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no tab
for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book view
to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst
file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then clicked
the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal Folder
I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or
change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or if
I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing.
Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst folder
and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account, it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't
searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders, but
it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is
very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same name
to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook. None
of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and
drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop
and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when I
sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst file
in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since
Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied them
to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\ since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to the
pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here that
tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst)
It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup
or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has Vista
and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts (address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows XP
home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to do
this?
Thank
you

Thank you for your help and I am almost there. I did close close the other
personal folder but I think I would like to remove if from my HD too. The
original pst file is located in AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook along with
extend.dat and an account folder. For the new pst file I made a folder also
in this directory called PST file and within that folder is the outlook pst.
Before I delete anything I am thinking the pst to delete is in the
AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook correct? Do I leave the extend.dat and I am
sure I leave the accounts folder. Thank you again

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Once you have opened the file you want to use and have designated it as your
default, you can simply R click and close the other. That will remove it
from your profile, but not from your hard drive. If you also want to do the
latter, make sure you note the name and location of that file, then you can
delete it using Windows Explorer after you exit Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have 2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close the
old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list
one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to How
to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and
went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no tab
for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book view
to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst
file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then clicked
the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal Folder
I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or
change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or if
I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing.
Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst folder
and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account, it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't
searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders, but
it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is
very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same name
to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook. None
of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and
drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop
and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when I
sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst file
in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since
Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied them
to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\ since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to the
pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here that
tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst)
It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup
or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has Vista
and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts (address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows XP
home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to do
this?
Thank
you

Delete only the original PST file that Outlook created in the default
location (usually it's called Outlook.pst). Delete nothing else.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Thank you for your help and I am almost there. I did close close the
other
personal folder but I think I would like to remove if from my HD too. The
original pst file is located in AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook along with
extend.dat and an account folder. For the new pst file I made a folder
also
in this directory called PST file and within that folder is the outlook
pst.
Before I delete anything I am thinking the pst to delete is in the
AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook correct? Do I leave the extend.dat and I
am
sure I leave the accounts folder. Thank you again

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Once you have opened the file you want to use and have designated it as
your
default, you can simply R click and close the other. That will remove it
from your profile, but not from your hard drive. If you also want to do
the
latter, make sure you note the name and location of that file, then you
can
delete it using Windows Explorer after you exit Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have 2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close the
old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have
it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your
Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark
your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list
one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to
How
to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am
assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and
went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no
tab
for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties
but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book
view
to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst
file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then
clicked
the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal
Folder
I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or
change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following
location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open
the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or
if
I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing.
Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst
folder
and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I
now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account,
it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't
searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders,
but
it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is
very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same
name
to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook.
None
of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply
to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and
drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it
is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop
and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when
I
sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have
created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst
file
in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since
Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy
it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure
you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied
them
to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\
since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to
the
pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar
etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do
I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here
that
tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst)
It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data
backup
or
transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...771141033.aspx

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"

wrote
in
message
...
My son is getting a new latop for Xmas which has
Vista
and
Office
professional 2003. I need to move his contacts
(address
book),
calendar
and
all his emails from his old desktop which has Windows
XP
home
and
Office
professional 2003. Can you tell me the best way to
do
this?
Thank
you

Thank you and everything works now.
Now that I am done with the laptop I need to format the CPU that I was
taking all this information from and give it to my mom. I believe I know how
to format with the software disk that came with the computer; however my
mother uses outlook express which I believe comes with IE (See only has IE
6). I honestly do not know if she wants to continue to use Outlook Express
or Outlook 2003. Do you happen to have instruction on how to export her
Outlook Express (IE 6 only) and then import oback ino utlook express? If she
wants to go to Outlook 2003 do you have instructions on how to export from
Outlook express?
Thanks again for your help

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Delete only the original PST file that Outlook created in the default
location (usually it's called Outlook.pst). Delete nothing else.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Thank you for your help and I am almost there. I did close close the
other
personal folder but I think I would like to remove if from my HD too. The
original pst file is located in AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook along with
extend.dat and an account folder. For the new pst file I made a folder
also
in this directory called PST file and within that folder is the outlook
pst.
Before I delete anything I am thinking the pst to delete is in the
AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook correct? Do I leave the extend.dat and I
am
sure I leave the accounts folder. Thank you again

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Once you have opened the file you want to use and have designated it as
your
default, you can simply R click and close the other. That will remove it
from your profile, but not from your hard drive. If you also want to do
the
latter, make sure you note the name and location of that file, then you
can
delete it using Windows Explorer after you exit Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have 2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close the
old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already have
it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your
Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You mark
your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did list
one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go to
How
to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am
assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder and
went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is no
tab
for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to properties
but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book
view
to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the .pst
file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then
clicked
the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal
Folder
I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or
change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following
location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and open
the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book or
if
I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same thing.
Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst
folder
and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However, I
now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email account,
it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't
searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders,
but
it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it is
very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same
name
to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a 100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft Outlook.
None
of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files apply
to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions and
drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but it
is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new laptop
and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought when
I
sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have
created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst
file
in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since
Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file. Copy
it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure
you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied
them
to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\
since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to
the
pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar
etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger. Do
I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here
that
tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst)
It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data
backup

Do you ever run out of questions ? Normally one starts a new thread when
changing topics.
No one here would try to advise you on Outlook Express. This newsgroup is
for support of Outlook. OE is completely unrelated. For Outlook Express
questions support try posting in this newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com.microsof...outlookexpress
Also a good source of Outlook Express info can be found he
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/

It is easy to transfer data from OE to Outlook, but it must be transferred
to OE correctly first before you could do so. If you ever reach that point,
post back if you need help.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in message
...
Thank you and everything works now.
Now that I am done with the laptop I need to format the CPU that I was
taking all this information from and give it to my mom. I believe I know
how
to format with the software disk that came with the computer; however my
mother uses outlook express which I believe comes with IE (See only has IE
6). I honestly do not know if she wants to continue to use Outlook
Express
or Outlook 2003. Do you happen to have instruction on how to export her
Outlook Express (IE 6 only) and then import oback ino utlook express? If
she
wants to go to Outlook 2003 do you have instructions on how to export from
Outlook express?
Thanks again for your help

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Delete only the original PST file that Outlook created in the default
location (usually it's called Outlook.pst). Delete nothing else.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thank you for your help and I am almost there. I did close close the
other
personal folder but I think I would like to remove if from my HD too.
The
original pst file is located in AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook along
with
extend.dat and an account folder. For the new pst file I made a folder
also
in this directory called PST file and within that folder is the outlook
pst.
Before I delete anything I am thinking the pst to delete is in the
AppData/Local/Microsoft/Outlook correct? Do I leave the extend.dat and
I
am
sure I leave the accounts folder. Thank you again

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Once you have opened the file you want to use and have designated it
as
your
default, you can simply R click and close the other. That will remove
it
from your profile, but not from your hard drive. If you also want to
do
the
latter, make sure you note the name and location of that file, then
you
can
delete it using Windows Explorer after you exit Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Thank you that worked. Is there any reason why I would need to have
2
personal folders or can one be deleted. I figured out how to close
the
old
one; however I don't think that totally removes it.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

You do not need to install the Service since you clearly already
have
it
installed. You simply need to follow the directions to mark your
Contacts
Folder as an email address book.
You don't mark your root folder. You don't mark your Inbox. You
mark
your
Contacts Folder in its properties.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote in
message
...
Little confused for Step 1 I went to E-mail Accounts and it did
list
one
item
Outlook Address Book does this mean I would click cancel and go
to
How
to
mark your Contact folder for use with your address book? I am
assuming
that
is what it meant. So I did hightlighed what I called my folder
and
went
to
properties but it was Properties for Outlook today and there is
no
tab
for
address book. I then highlighted the inbox and went to
properties
but
there
is still no address book tab. What am I doing in correct?


"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

No. You just didn't finish. You now need to set the address book
view
to
use
your current Contacts Folder. It is still looking for your old
one.
Remember, Outlook is deeply dumb.
http://support.microsoft.com/default...Product=ol2002
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing" wrote
in
message
...
I made a folder called .pst file and that is where I put the
.pst
file
from
the old computer. I then went to File menu, Open, and then
clicked
the
folder where the pst file is. Right clicked on the Personal
Folder
I
wanted
to keep and changed the name. Went to email accounts, view or
change
exiting
email accounts, in the Deliver new email to the following
location I
selected
what I called the folder. Now I can start a new email and
open
the
to/address book and there are no entries in this address book
or
if
I
open
up
the address book icon on the toolbar and it says the same
thing.
Did I
do
something incorrect?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Open up Contacts where?
State how you followed the directions I posted.

--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Thanks for your help. I made another folder for the .pst
folder
and
directed
Outlook to that folder and I now see all emails. However,
I
now
have 2
personal folders and if I open up contacts it is empty.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

The moment you opened Outlook and created an email
account,
it
created
a
new
PST file. If you can't find it, it just means you haven't
searched
correctly
or haven't enabled the display of hidden file and folders,
but
it
is
there.
When you copy another PST file to the default location, it
is
very
likely
you will overwrite that file since Outlook gives the same
name
to
every
PST
file it creates. If you overwrite a PST file, there is a
100%
chance
you
will corrupt your Outlook profile, and also a chance you
will
corrupt
your
PST file.
The instructions I posted take all that into account. I
would
suggest
reading them and following them. This is Microsoft
Outlook.
None
of
the
assumptions you might make on how to handle data files
apply
to
Microsoft
Outlook. Migrating Outlook data abides by no conventions
and
drives
everyone
crazy. There is no excuse for this state of affairs, but
it
is
reality.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"
wrote
in
message
...
Sorry I am a little lost. Since this is a brand new
laptop
and
nothing
is
on
yet what data would I override? I would have thought
when
I
sent
up
the
email account and it sent a test email that would have
created
one.
I
looked
at the location I mentioned below and there is not a pst
file
in
that
folder,
only outcmd.dat, outlook.srs. and outlook xml document.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

It is highly unlikely that you need the PAB file since
Outlook
has
not
used
PAB files in a decade.
You should _not_ copy the PST file to the default
location
because
there
is
a good chance you will overwrite another data file.
Copy
it
anywhere
else.
Most users put it with their other data. Just make sure
you
remember
where
you put it so you can then open it easily in the new
installation
of
Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"sheila4typing"

wrote
in
message
...
Thank you.
I located the outlook.pst and mailbox.pab and copied
them
to
my
thumb
drive.
I believe I copy both these files in
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outloo k\
since
the
new
laptop
has Vista correct? Also I am a little confused as to
the
pab
file
because
I
thought the pst file contained mail contacts calendar
etc.
The
pab
file
is
only 265kb whereas the pst file is much much larger.
Do
I
really
need
the
pab file?

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

We can. Or you can read one of the daily posts here
that
tell
you
how
to
do
this.
The file you need is your Personal Folders file
(*.pst)
It's
where
all
the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data
backup