Where is my address book or contacts list and how do I import from my other computer which runs XP?

Anonymous
2011-05-20T12:38:51+00:00

original title: CONTACTS AND ADDRESS BOOK

I just converted to Windows 7.  Where is my address book or contacts list and how do I import from my other computer which runs XP?

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Anonymous
2011-05-20T18:34:09+00:00

Hi

The Address Book in Windows XP was called user name.wab. This was used in the default Outlook Express email program. You can copy/move that .wab file to the Windows 7 system.

In Windows 7, open Windows Explorer and navigate to the  C:\Users\your name\Contacts folder.

On the Toolbar, click the Import button.

In the Import dialog, select the Windows Address Book (Outlook Express contacts)  option.

Click the Import button and navigate to where you saved the .WAB file.

Select that file and click Open.

This will place all of the email addresses into the Contacts folder. This folder will be used for any email programs that you install.

Reference: Inside Outlook Express - Files and Settings - OE Windows Address Book:

http://www.insideoe.com/files/wab.htm

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-09-25T00:19:41+00:00

    I'm using the lastest version of Windows on an new Envy HP laptop computer and so far no one has given me a straight answer as to how to find my stupid address book! It gets harder all the time just to edit the list of people I have in my address book. I don't even know who I have in my address book because there is no link for it and no tab for it... it's not in my account... I've searched the internet... all of the answers are from years ago.... doesn't anyone care anymore!!!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-23T03:19:36+00:00

    ,pst files were only used in MS Office Outlook. I would suggest you start a new thread of your own in the Outlook forum to get the answer you need.

    Help for Microsoft Office Outlook is found in these forums.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/outlook?tab=all

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-04-10T13:39:31+00:00

    original title: CONTACTS AND ADDRESS BOOK

    I just converted to Windows 7.  Where is my address book or contacts list and how do I import from my other computer which runs XP?

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-23T01:13:34+00:00

    How to begin your own, new thread and explain your issue

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/page/faq#faqAskQuestion1

    Suggestions for asking a question in help forums

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

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