Greg Mason
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Autocomplete from one Outlook 2010 profile to another?
What file/folder do I need to transfer to move my autocomplete from one Outlook 2010 to another Outlook 2010. I've tried importing the PST as a whole, even "suggested contacts" but that's no good.
2010 no longer uses Nick Name files (.NK2) but there simply has to be some way to get your Autocomplete working? Someone posted a link to the Roaming Cache directory - tried that solution but no joy.
2010 no longer uses Nick Name files (.NK2) but there simply has to be some way to get your Autocomplete working? Someone posted a link to the Roaming Cache directory - tried that solution but no joy.
In Outlook 2010, the AutoComplete file is saved with .dat extension and its header data is a little different from the previous versions of Outlook. I do this all the time and use N2KEdit to do this.
I can walk you through step-by-step if you need.
I can walk you through step-by-step if you need.
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Using an out-of-date .NK2 file isn't going to help me. But thanks anyway SAPPHIRE.
BrianDrab, I am moving FROM OL 2010 TO OL2010. How does an NK2 editor help with that process?
BrianDrab, I am moving FROM OL 2010 TO OL2010. How does an NK2 editor help with that process?
Oh and the file is also stored here; in outlook 2010, by default.
C:\Users\%username%\AppDat
You can edit it, with N2KEDIT by NIRSOFT, love those guys...
Here's the 32 bit version:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nk2edit_setup.exe
and the 64 bit version:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nk2edit-x64.zip
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C:\Users\%username%\AppDat
You can edit it, with N2KEDIT by NIRSOFT, love those guys...
Here's the 32 bit version:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nk2edit_setup.exe
and the 64 bit version:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nk2edit-x64.zip
-sapphire
ASKER
Ok, and thanks, but.... How does that help me to move the info into a new 2010 Outlook profile? What am I missing?
I know where the .DAT is located, but if you move (and rename it) to the new profile, Outlook just zero's the file out and you are back to nothing.
I know where the .DAT is located, but if you move (and rename it) to the new profile, Outlook just zero's the file out and you are back to nothing.
True. Only if you wanted to modify it before moving it over. If you look in C:\Users\<user logon name>\Local Settings\microsoft\Outlook
Make sure that on the new Outlook 2010 that you have sent at least one email and closed outlook so you can see the name that was generated for the autocomplete file. Then copy this file in its place and rename to what that name was. Open up Outlook and then Close Outlook. Now Open it up and your autocomplete entries should be there.
Make sure that on the new Outlook 2010 that you have sent at least one email and closed outlook so you can see the name that was generated for the autocomplete file. Then copy this file in its place and rename to what that name was. Open up Outlook and then Close Outlook. Now Open it up and your autocomplete entries should be there.
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Ok. I'll try it (again).
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow!
A best practice and a simplier process would be to not rely on autocoplete but rather rely on your Contacts & Suggested Contacts by using Check Names function. See attached.
CheckNames.JPG
CheckNames.JPG
Any updates? Let me know. Thanks!
Did my solution help you?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980542
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