Move outlook contacts to new computer

There are a few ways to move your Outlook contacts to a new computer, depending on your specific situation and preferences. Here are a few methods:

Method 1: Export and Import

  1. On your old computer, open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Export to a file".
  3. Choose "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" as the file format and select a location to save the file.
  4. Click "Export" to export your contacts.
  5. On your new computer, open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  6. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import from another program or file".
  7. Choose "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" as the file format and select the file you exported earlier.
  8. Click "Import" to import your contacts.

Method 2: Use Outlook's Built-in Transfer Tool

  1. On your old computer, open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Account Settings" again.
  3. Click on "Move your data" and then select "Transfer data from another user".
  4. Follow the prompts to transfer your contacts to a new Outlook profile.
  5. On your new computer, open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  6. Click on "Account Settings" and then select "Account Settings" again.
  7. Click on "Move your data" and then select "Transfer data from another user".
  8. Follow the prompts to transfer your contacts to your new Outlook profile.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Tool

  1. Download and install a third-party tool, such as Outlook Contact Transfer or ContactSync.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to export your contacts from your old computer.
  3. Transfer the exported file to your new computer.
  4. Use the tool to import your contacts into Outlook on your new computer.

Method 4: Use a Cloud Service

  1. If you use a cloud service like Microsoft Exchange or Office 365, you can access your contacts from any device with an internet connection.
  2. On your new computer, open Outlook and sign in to your cloud account.
  3. Your contacts should be synced automatically.

Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to back up your contacts before transferring them to your new computer. This will ensure that you don't lose any important contact information.