Copying contacts

[dbowlin17]

I have outlook express. I want to export at least my contacts. However when I try to do that, I don't get them all and most of the names don't transfer, so its not really helpful. I also was wondering if it is possible to transfer my messages too... any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Guest]

What program are you transferring the contacts/messages to?

 

[dbowlin17]

thats a really good question. We haven't gotten a new computer to transfer it to yet, but probably the basic microsoft outlook program that comes with windows 7. sorry, i am unsure as to what that is though.

 

[Guest]

Both Outlook and Windows Live Mail can import OE contacts & messages. You don't need to export anything.

 

[dbowlin17]

even if they are not on the same computer? so your saying if i have my things saved in oe on one computer, i can go to a different computer with outlook or windows live mail and get the contacts and messages...?

 

[Guest]

Yes, if you know where they are located.

 

[dbowlin17]

but do those computers need to be connected or something? how would i do it...?

 

[Guest]

No, you can copy the Windows Address Book file and the Outlook Express mail folder to the new computer and import them.