load contacts from backup discs?

HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went from XP
to Vista)

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology
wrote in message ...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went from
XP
to Vista)

I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology
wrote in message ...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went from
XP
to Vista)

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology
wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

when i try to import the .pst, the dialog box says: can't import to
duplicate folders.

here's what i did:
1) from outlook contacts: FILE...IMPORT and EXPORT...next
2) selected: action: import from another program or file...next
3) selected: personal folder file (.pst)...next
4) had to browse to find my .pst file. (there is a folder on my desktop
that contains all the files that were back-up from my old laptop....desktop
namebackupdocuments and settingsdesktop namelocal settingsapplication
data(Microsoft)......OPTIOS: Allow duplicates to be created.
5) here's trouble: Select folder to import from...selected PERSONAL FOLDERS
checked: include subfolders
import items to the same folder in: selected PERSONAL FOLDERS (also tried
just CONTACTS)
6. FINISH

RESULTS: The source and destination folders for this operation cannot be the
same.

HELP! (please)

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology
wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

forgot:

I also see these .WAB files in the address book folder in the backup folder.
every tine I try to import this, the results state.....have een imported to
your Windows Contacts folder, but not there

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology
wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

Indeed. If you'll recall, I already told you that importing is never the
correct way to transfer Outlook data. Now you see why. Can you read and
follow the instructions I posted instead?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...

when i try to import the .pst, the dialog box says: can't import to
duplicate folders.

here's what i did:
1) from outlook contacts: FILE...IMPORT and EXPORT...next
2) selected: action: import from another program or file...next
3) selected: personal folder file (.pst)...next
4) had to browse to find my .pst file. (there is a folder on my desktop
that contains all the files that were back-up from my old
laptop....desktop
namebackupdocuments and settingsdesktop namelocal settingsapplication
data(Microsoft)......OPTIOS: Allow duplicates to be created.
5) here's trouble: Select folder to import from...selected PERSONAL
FOLDERS
checked: include subfolders
import items to the same folder in: selected PERSONAL FOLDERS (also tried
just CONTACTS)
6. FINISH

RESULTS: The source and destination folders for this operation cannot be
the
same.

HELP! (please)

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message
...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file
that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology

wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the
files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out
how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

Now you're getting more and more lost. WAB files are not even used by
Outlook. Those are Outlook Express files.
Are you even using Outlook?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
forgot:

I also see these .WAB files in the address book folder in the backup
folder.
every tine I try to import this, the results state.....have een imported
to
your Windows Contacts folder, but not there

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message
...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file
that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology

wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the
files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out
how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

old laptop....Outlook Express....XP
new laptop.....Outlook 2003......Vista

I understand what you were saying about the .pst files. The ones I can find
in the backup folder will not import as per my prior cunumdrom

I mentioned the WAB files, because it appears to be a pretty big
file...located in:

desktop namebackupapplication datamicrosoftaddress book...

I tried your initial post instructions, but did not get anywhere. I will
try again....80th time the charm. Thank you for your help and patience.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Now you're getting more and more lost. WAB files are not even used by
Outlook. Those are Outlook Express files.
Are you even using Outlook?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
forgot:

I also see these .WAB files in the address book folder in the backup
folder.
every tine I try to import this, the results state.....have een imported
to
your Windows Contacts folder, but not there

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message
...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file
that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology

wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the
files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out
how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)

THE CONTACTS HAVE APPEARED!!!!!!

I had to do a bit of workaround. WHen I tried to OPEN the .pst file while
it was in my backup folder, I would get a message...NO file found.

SO..I separately went into the folder, moved the appropriate files to the
DESKTOP. Then, went back into Outlook, following your instructions, OPENED
the file from its new location and VOILA!

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!


"technology challenged" wrote:

old laptop....Outlook Express....XP
new laptop.....Outlook 2003......Vista

I understand what you were saying about the .pst files. The ones I can find
in the backup folder will not import as per my prior cunumdrom

I mentioned the WAB files, because it appears to be a pretty big
file...located in:

desktop namebackupapplication datamicrosoftaddress book...

I tried your initial post instructions, but did not get anywhere. I will
try again....80th time the charm. Thank you for your help and patience.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Now you're getting more and more lost. WAB files are not even used by
Outlook. Those are Outlook Express files.
Are you even using Outlook?
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message ...
forgot:

I also see these .WAB files in the address book folder in the backup
folder.
every tine I try to import this, the results state.....have een imported
to
your Windows Contacts folder, but not there

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Here is more information if you do:
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]
"technology challenged"
wrote in message
...
I will try your suggestion. Thank you. Considering my challenge, I may
have
to get back to you

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

Importing is never the way to transfer data. Just open the PST file
that
contains your data in Outlook.
--
Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"technology challenged" technology

wrote in message
...
HELP!
My old laptop was destroyed. I have 5 back-up discs of all the
files
that
were on the laptop. I now have a new laptop. I cannot figure out
how
to
import the appropriate files to populate outlook contacts (BTW went
from
XP
to Vista)