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May 11th 07, 12:00 PM
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Outlook 2003 - Contacts folder not in archive
I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I
have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. Does this mean that the contacts are not saved in these files, or is there another way whereby I can open the back ups, and restore only the contacts. I do not wish to import all details of the back up, as I have only lost the contacts portion. I am using Windows XP SP2, and on a stand alone PC (i.e. no network). ANy help please - Albert 
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May 11th 07, 12:19 PM
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Outlook 2003 - Contacts folder not in archive
The autoarchive process does not move any "old" Contacts to an Archive
Contacts folder. This is as Microsoft assumes you don't want to move Contacts older than x months to the Archive. You will need to retrieve the Contacts from your most recent backup. I hope this helps you at least a little bit! Judy Gleeson MVP Outlook Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook read my articles he www.judygleeson.com www.acorntraining.com.au Canberra, Australia "Wasted end-user time due to lack of training accounted for the biggest piece of the spoftware spending pie" -Gartner "Albert" wrote in message ... I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. Does this mean that the contacts are not saved in these files, or is there another way whereby I can open the back ups, and restore only the contacts. I do not wish to import all details of the back up, as I have only lost the contacts portion. I am using Windows XP SP2, and on a stand alone PC (i.e. no network). ANy help please - Albert
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May 11th 07, 12:50 PM
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Outlook 2003 - Contacts folder not in archive
And when you look at the backup data, make sure you're looking at the Contacts or Folder List navigation pane module, not the Mail module.
-- Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003 http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for Administrators, Power Users, and Developers http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx "Judy Gleeson (MVP Outlook)" wrote in message ... You will need to retrieve the Contacts from your most recent backup. "Albert" wrote in message ... I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. Does this mean that the contacts are not saved in these files, or is there another way whereby I can open the back ups, and restore only the contacts. I do not wish to import all details of the back up, as I have only lost the contacts portion. I am using Windows XP SP2, and on a stand alone PC (i.e. no network). ANy help please - Albert
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May 11th 07, 12:58 PM
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Hi Judy
Thanks for your reply. In which file do I need to look for this. I have always backed up my files, and have PSt files, including Outlook.pst, Albertmail.pst ? Will Outlook store the Contacts in a specific file, or for which file do I need to search through my back ups to find the one which will contain the contacts info. Thanks - Albert "Judy Gleeson (MVP Outlook)" wrote: The autoarchive process does not move any "old" Contacts to an Archive Contacts folder. This is as Microsoft assumes you don't want to move Contacts older than x months to the Archive. You will need to retrieve the Contacts from your most recent backup. I hope this helps you at least a little bit! Judy Gleeson MVP Outlook Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook read my articles he www.judygleeson.com www.acorntraining.com.au Canberra, Australia "Wasted end-user time due to lack of training accounted for the biggest piece of the spoftware spending pie" -Gartner "Albert" wrote in message ... I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. Does this mean that the contacts are not saved in these files, or is there another way whereby I can open the back ups, and restore only the contacts. I do not wish to import all details of the back up, as I have only lost the contacts portion. I am using Windows XP SP2, and on a stand alone PC (i.e. no network). ANy help please - Albert
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May 11th 07, 02:05 PM
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Albert wrote:
I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. I suspect you're viewing the PST with the Mail view of the Navigation Pane. Switch to the Folder List view. -- Brian Tillman
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May 12th 07, 03:55 AM
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file | open | outlook data file. Browse to the saved .pst file.
The .pst is your Outlook folders - Tasks, Calendar, contacts, and email etc are all in the same .pst file. Make sure to view it in the Folder List view as that's the only wholistic view of Outlook 2003 and 2007. I hope this helps you at least a little bit! Judy Gleeson MVP Outlook Outlook trainer and author of Productiv_IT with Outlook read my articles he www.judygleeson.com www.acorntraining.com.au Canberra, Australia "Wasted end-user time due to lack of training accounted for the biggest piece of the spoftware spending pie" -Gartner "Brian Tillman" wrote in message ... Albert wrote: I have an "archive back up" as well as an "Outlook back up" (*.pst files). I have however lost my contacts (synchronizing with a phone !!!) and would like to restore from these files. Upon opening these files under "File, Open, Outlook data file", there is no reference to a Contacts folder, only the folders relating to emails I have moved to various categories I have set up. I suspect you're viewing the PST with the Mail view of the Navigation Pane. Switch to the Folder List view. -- Brian Tillman
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