don wrote:

I had a problem with windows and had to reinstall. Now when I try to
import and export my contacts in outlook I get the error message "
operation failed" this is in office xp small business.

What makes you think you need to import? Just reuse the existing PST. See
this:
http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]