The Contacts data is stored in the outlook.pst file. This is the file to
which your PPC sync's the PIM information. If this file is lost then it is
not possible to recover it via the desktop. Do a search for the pst file on
your computer. If you locate it, make a backup first before performing any
actions.
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Regards,
Raj Pillai
Microsoft MVP - Mobile Devices
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/raj
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> The battery has drained on my PocketPC running Windows Mobile 2003.
>
> Although, most of my data has been backed up, my Contacts were not (had
> to recently reinstall Windows, and did not reinstall Office/Outlook as
> yet).
>
> However, much of my earlier personal data remains on my desktop hard
> drive. I've located a file called outstore.dat, which appears to
> contain my Contacts info.
>
> Is this sufficient for a restore? Or are there other files which I
> need?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>