Russ,
I have tried this. Explain exactly what the data file looks like and where
it is? Is this file already there somewhere or is it something I have to
create, and then close outlook to continue? I don't know why I can't get this
to work. Why is Outlook so difficult? Thanks.

"Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:

1. Close Outlook completely.
2. Copy the Outlook data file to your CD.
3. Transfer this file to the other hard drive and remove the read only
attribute it acquired from being on the CD.
4. Open this file in Outlook (File Open Outlook Data File...)

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Russ Valentine
[MVP-Outlook]
"Syrran" wrote in message
...
I have spent a lot of time reading posts here and trying different things,
but nothing works. Last year I managed to copy my contacts to a cd and was
able to put them on another computer. Now, I can not figure it out. I
think
my problem is actually finding and copying the right file. I have tried to
import and export, which I know is not a good idea. Did get a .pst on the
cd
after I copy with XP built in burner, took it to the other computer,
unchecked the read-only, and got the message " file access is denied, you
don't have the permission required to access the file", or I get the
message
" outlook contacts back up.pst is not a personal folders file".

I have tried to copy it by going to FileNewOutlook Data file command,
but
I am not doing it right. I have tried to read the articles Tillman are
refering to, but still can't get it to work. Please give me simple
detailed
instructions on how to find, copy, burn and then put the info on another
computer.

I will be forever greatful if I can get this to work. (I have XP and
Office
2003, the other computer has 2000 and Office 2003)