Can we recover list email & contacts after OS reinstall?

[Help for Jen]

Our computer froze, and Gateway tech support had us reinstall the Windows XP
Pro OS. They said we wouldn't lose ANY files, but it looks like email &
contacts are totally gone from Outlook. Is there any way I can recover them?
Thanks!

 

[Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]]

The file you need is your Personal Folders file (*.pst) It's where all the
mail, calendar, contacts etc are stored.

Take a look at these pages for info on Outlook data backup or transfer:
http://www.slipstick.com/config/backup.htm
http://www.howto-outlook.com/Howto/backupandrestore.htm
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA010771141033.aspx