I am having the same problem after installing Outlook 2003 on a new PC. I copied the .pst file over and all my e-mail, tasks, contacts, appointments are all there.

However, when I try to address an email, I get the message:

"The address list could not be displayed. The Contacts folder associated with this address list coud not be opened: it may have been moved or deleted, or you do not have permissions......etc..."

When I follow the instructions to go to Tools E-mail Accounts View or change existing directories or address books CHANGE select Contacts OK....nothing happens. I still get the error message above.

Is there a separate Address Book file outside the .pst file?

Dean.
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