The windows XP pro crashed and barley I backed up the Outlook from the user.

Now after formatting the HD and installing XP and coping the "Archive" or
"outlook.pst" which was not easy, I was able to get the emails back but
not "Address book"

No matter what I do with import export, I just can not bring back the
"Address Book"

Anyways after playing allot I was able to bring it or convert it into
"Contact" and from there some how I was able to see it in "Address. Book"

My question if you please is:

What is the correct procedure to install and restore the "Outlook" including
the Address book if all you have is "Outlook's" or "Archive.pst"?

Thanks.

EricV wrote:

Now after formatting the HD and installing XP and coping the
"Archive" or "outlook.pst" which was not easy, I was able to get
the emails back but not "Address book"

Enable your Contacts folder as an address book. Right-click the Contacts
folder, choose Properties, select the Outlook Address Book tab and check the
box labeled "Show this folder as an e-mail Address Book".

No matter what I do with import export, I just can not bring back the
"Address Book"

Never import from a PST. There's no reason.

What is the correct procedure to install and restore the "Outlook"
including the Address book if all you have is "Outlook's" or
"Archive.pst"?

Open the PST with FIleOpenOutlook Data File. You can then either copy its
contents to your current PST or simply make that PST your delivery location
at the bottom of ToolsE-mail AccountsNext.
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Brian Tillman