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Importing contacts and distribution lists from Eudora

This is a two step process, however, it is not 100% guaranteed.

This process will work for all versions of Eudora greater than or equal version 3.x .

The first step is to import the contacts and distribution lists from Eudora into Outlook Express.

  1. Open Outlook Express.
  2. In Outlook Express click on File in the menu.

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  3. Click on Import, then click on Other Address Book.

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  4. Select the first option on the list: Eudora Pro.

  5. Click on Import.

  6. Click on OK when prompted.

  7. Click on Close to close the window.

  8. Close Outlook Express .

The second step is to import the contacts and distribution lists from Outlook Express into Outlook.

  1. Open Outlook. Click on Import and Export.

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  2. Select Import Internet E-mail and Addresses.

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  3. Click on Next.

  4. Select Outlook Express from the list.

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    Select the options to import: Mail, Address Book, and Rules

  5. Click on Next.

    6. If duplicates are desired, then make sure to select Allow duplicates to be created. Otherwise, select Replace duplicates or Do not import duplicate items.

  6. Click on Finish.

    You should see the information being imported. When the import is complete you will get an Import Summary box indicating how many messages and addresses were imported.

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    Close Outlook.

     

Updated: 9/18/2006