Moving outlook data to new computer

[Sandy Beaches]

I got a new computer. How do I move all my outlook settings, contacts and
emails to the new computer? I have a lot of contacts and emails that have
been downloaded from my isp. I would hate to lose them.

Thanks,
Sandy

 

[Diane]

I got a new computer. How do I move all my outlook settings, contacts and
emails to the new computer? I have a lot of contacts and emails that have
been downloaded from my isp. I would hate to lose them.

Thanks,
Sandy

Sandy,
I am not sure if you just want the Outlook settins and mail, or if you
want the whole system migrated, but I hope this helps:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/mgrtfset.mspx

It is a guide from Microsoft titled: Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating
Files and Settings

Diana

 

[Sandy Beaches]

I looked at your link. It may be useful for someone, but I don't really
care much about general settings as I have not customized much, and I can
copy "My Documents". I really just want to get my emails and contacts.

BTW,both PCs have WinXP and Office 2003.

Thanks,
Sandy

 

[Scot T Brennecke]

Probably, the thing you're most interested in is your PST file. This is usually found under the
Local Settings of your user profile folder. For instance, it could be in a place like:
C:\Documents and Settings\Sandy\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

To find out where it is (if the above doesn't lead you right there), go to Control Panel | Mail |
Data Files. Select the appropriate item in the list (there may be only one), and click Settings.

 

[Brian Tillman]

I got a new computer. How do I move all my outlook settings,
contacts and emails to the new computer? I have a lot of contacts
and emails that have been downloaded from my isp. I would hate to
lose them.

http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/backupandrestore.htm

 

[Sandy Beaches]

Thanks Brian!

That's exactly what I needed.

Sandy