Moron Question (I ought to know this)

[Tomteriffic]

I ought a know this and I'm kind of embarrased that I don't but.....

I'm doing some backups of my main HD on one machine, (considering slipping a new mobo under it and being preapred for the worst) and have everything of consequence backed up except one thing... My Address book for Outlook Express.

Anybody got a clue as to where to find this thing???

[Brainchild]

is this it Tom? I'm using 98se,XP will be different

C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Microsoft\Address Book

[goldenbuddha]

Or do a search for *.wab which will show you where it is.

[win2kuser]

Hmm, I have seen this question asked a few times, but I have never seen an answer.

The easiest way to back it up, is to export it.

Go into your address book (Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Address Book), click file and then export, you will see a couple of options, WAB, VCard or other (comma separated text etc.). I suppose the easiest one to use would be the WAB.

Once you have everything back up and running, open up your address book, click file and then import WAB - Browse to the saved file, and jobs a good 'un.

Hope that helps.

And don't be embarrassed, its the sorta' thing you either know or you dont.

[meese]

Do you need the stuff thats in your inbox or sent items folder? If so you may want to copy the .dbx files also.

[Tomteriffic]

BC, I'm using 98SE as well. I'll go hunting in there tonight. Guess the ol' In Box wouldn't hurt either, even though I keep it pretty lean. Thanks, folks!

[SPEEDO]

Try DBXtract available here for your dbx files..............

When exporting the wab it's best to export it to a floppy, Then import it from the floppy when your ready.