IT Queries: Computer problems answered

I have Vista on a computer in one state and XP on a computer in another state.  I have a large email list with many group lists.  I can export/import the address book from XP in Vista.  But when I return I cannot export/import the list from Vista to XP.  It will not allow the group lists, which I need.

Over 2000 email addresses and about 25 group lists, frequently changing.  I am in my 70\’s and send out daily messages to retirees as a volunteer.  How can I get the group lists from Vista Windows Mail to XP’s Outlook Express.

With Vista, Microsoft introduced a new address book that isn’t compatible with the older Windows Address Book (WAB) used by XP and earlier versions of Windows. 

Like many things in Vista, the new Windows Contacts added complexity without adding any worthwhile new features.

Unfortunately, we can’t find a solution to transferring groups from Vista back to a Windows Address Book. The best we can suggest is using another email program such as Mozilla Thunderbird or a third party contact manager such as the free Open Contacts.

Given you have so many contacts to manage, it may be worthwhile talking to your ISP or web host to see if they include a list management service, some will do this for free while other will charge a nominal fee for it. Either way, you may find this simplifies your life and saves you a lot of time.

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