importing a PST file into Outlook 2007

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I need to transfer my Lotus Notes contacts into Outlook 2007 contacts. I
currently have the Notes contacts on a CD as a PST file. I am a true amateur
with this stuff, so please forward exact details. THANKS !
 
Before all else, please forget that you are able to Import PST2PST - in
simplistic terms, pretend the "Import" option DOES NOT EXIST.

Instructions are simple (based on your post that you already have your Lotus
Notes contacts in an Outlook PST file):

#1 - Copy your PST file from CD to somewhere on your computer
#2 - Whereever, you put this file, right click on it --> Properties -->
remove (uncheck) the "read-only" checkbox (don't froget this step else can't
use PST)
#3 - Open Outlook (if not already open)
#4 - From Outlook File menu - Open --> Outlook Data File (follow screens to
get to where you copied file above and open it)
#5 - You're done - you will now have access to whatever is contained in the
PST file

#6a - If you want your contacts in this PST file to be in your default
contact folder - just "COPY" them from one contact folder to the other (if
you need help with copying things - separate topic so just ask but whatever
you do - DO NOT import/export anything, not required or recommended for your
scenario).
-- OR --
#6b - If you're going to keep these contacts separate - don't forget to add
the contact folder to your Outlook Address Book.

Caveat:

You neglected to mention what version of Outlook was used to create the PST
file and what version of Outlook you are using which can put a damper on
things Ergo, if the PST file was created for Outlook'2003 (or '2007) and you
are using Outlook '2002 (XP) - you won't be able to use the PST file and
instructions above are not applicable. If you are using either the same or a
later version of Outlook than that used to create the PST file with Lotus
contacts - you should not encounter any problems

Karl
___________________________________________________
Karl Timmermans - The Claxton Group
ContactGenie - Importer 1.3 / DataPorter 2.0 / Exporter
"Power contact importers/exporters for MS Outlook '2000/2007"
http://www.contactgenie.com
 
Karl:
The contacts were not created from an Outlook version. They came from my
Lotus Notes (XP) program. I need to copy them from the CD into MS Outlook
(contacts) 2007 (XP). Does this address your question? Should I make any
changes to your instructions below? THANKS
 
Since you are using Outlook '2007 - you should have no issue opening up the
PST file containing your contacts since O'2007 can handle all PST versions.

Karl
___________________________________________________
Karl Timmermans - The Claxton Group
ContactGenie - Importer 1.3 / DataPorter 2.0 / Exporter
"Power contact importers/exporters for MS Outlook '2000/2007"
http://www.contactgenie.com
 
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