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    mitchsc Posts: 802, Reputation: 7
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    May 15, 2010, 03:26 PM
    Save Outlook Express Address Book to .PST File
    I use Outlook Express, and would prefer not to switch to Outlook. I know, I know... (long and involved explanation and would prefer not to get into it).

    My OE address book is saved to a .wab file.

    I am going to start using a WD backup drive that automatically saves and restores files if necessary (WD Smartware). But they don't support .wab files, only .pst files.

    I am almost certain that at one point, I accidentally set my Outlook Express to save it's address book to a .pst file, but I can't remember how. Maybe something to do with "shared contacts"??

    I don't wish to go through a manual conversion from .wab to .pst. I just want to know if Outlook Express can always save the address book entries to a .pst file so my backup software will capture it.

    I've Googled the topic, but everything requires using Outlook.

    Thanks All...
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    May 15, 2010, 11:21 PM
    Here's a better idea.
    Switch to Thunderbird ( Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox )
    OE integrates straight into it and it's a huge amount better anyway ;)

    From there backup should be a snap.
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    Clough Posts: 26,677, Reputation: 1649
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    May 15, 2010, 11:51 PM
    Hey, Ben!

    Will Thunderbird even work on my present operating system? I used to have it in the other computer that I have.

    The site to which you posted a link, is taking forever to load up on the present computer...

    Thanks!
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    mitchsc Posts: 802, Reputation: 7
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    May 16, 2010, 07:08 AM

    Thanks CB,

    I love Firefox, so I shall check it out.

    Since I wrote this post, I have read 100's of user reviews on WD's Smartware (which came pre-loaded on my backup drives). It seems to be universally hated. This is the only reason I asked about .pst files, since Smartware won't back up .wab files.

    Can you suggest a (freeware) backup software that focuses on file backups vs entire disk images?

    I'd like to be able to find individual files on the backup drive if needed.

    I also REALLY want incremental real-time back ups that don't slow the PC too much. I make so many changes to my files all day, that even losing an hour's worth of data would hurt.

    There's a million programs out there, and I'm going crazy trying to choose one.

    Dmailer looks pretty good, but I don't think it does the incremental backups.

    Dmailer Backup - Free PC/Mac Backup Software + 2GB Free Online Storage

    Thanks...
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