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How to Restore or Import Outlook Express Address Book Data

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Fortunately, you have a backup copy of your important Outlook Express address book data. Now you can easily restore your contacts from that file in Outlook Express.

To restore or import Outlook Express contacts from a backup copy:

  • Select Tools | Address Book... from the menu in Outlook Express.
  • Now select File | Import | Address Book (WAB)... from the address book menu.
  • Select the backup copy of your Outlook Express address book.
  • Click Open.
  • Now click OK.
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