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How to transfer my outlook archieve data to my new computer?

I was using Outlook 2007 in XP.  Now I got a new laptop with Vista.  How can I transfer my archieve data from old laptop to the new one?  
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If you just need the archive, do a search for archive.pst.

If you want to keep using that one, you will need to put it in the same exact location in the new system.
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Hello johnnywong71,

1. Transfer your emails and contacts by backing up the PST file.  PST file is located in C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook.  It is a hidden file, so you have to unhide hidden file. Go to any folder and select Tools > Folders Options > View. Check "Show hidden files and folders". Click OK.

2.  For other data, use Windows Transfer Wizard (from Windows XP to Vista)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/crawford_november12.mspx

More reading: Outlook Backup, Restore, or Move Data
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=287070

Hope this helps!
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