Transferring Outlook contacts to your new computer may seem tricky or tiresome, but I assure you that the benefits outweigh the efforts. Your Outlook contacts are extremely important as they save you time and effort.
Precautionary Measures
Here, you will learn how to transfer Outlook contacts to a new computer with ease. But before we do, please ensure the following on both of your systems-
- Make sure that your operating system is up to date.
- Make sure your Outlook application is updated.
- As a precaution, create an Outlook backup file beforehand.
There are 2 effective methods that we can use-
- Moving Outlook Contacts To A New Computer Manually
- Moving Outlook Contacts To A New Computer With Professional Software
Moving Outlook Contacts To A New Computer Manually
In this method, we will use the Outlook Export and Import feature to transfer an Outlook data file to transfer your Outlook contacts to the new PC.
Part 1: Exporting Outlook Contacts From Old Device
Here, we will manually export your Outlook data as a PST file so that it can later be transferred to the new PC. you can follow the steps below to easily export your Outlook contacts-
1. Open Outlook and click on File.
2. Access the Open & Export tab and click on Import/Export.
3. Select the export to a file option and click on Next.
4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click on Next.
5. Select all the Outlook Items (Including Outlook Contacts) you wish to export and click Next.
6. Select a destination location and click on Finish.
Part 2: Importing Outlook Contacts Onto New Device
Here, we will manually Import your Outlook data as a PST file to transfer all your Outlook contacts to your current Outlook application.
1. Open Outlook and click on File.
2. Access the Open & Export tab and click on Import/Export.
3. Select the Import from another program or file option and click on Next.
4. Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and click on Next.
5. Select the file to import and click Next.
Moving Outlook Contacts To A New Computer With Professional Software
Moving Outlook data from one PC to another can be taxing, because you have to transfer your data and set up Outlook to a configuration of your liking. Professional Outlook migration software such as Rikvr Transfer For Outlook is great for transferring Outlook contacts and more!
Part 1: Creating a backup File on the old system
1. Close Outlook and related applications and Open Rikvr Transfer For Outlook.
2. Click on Transfer Outlook.
3. Choose the Backup option.
4. Select Advanced Backup.
5. Choose Backup Now.
6. Create a new profile and click on Next.
7. A list of Outlook items will be displayed, make sure to select the Outlook contacts including other relevant Items.
8. Select the destination location and click on Next.
After creating the backup file, transfer it to the other system using any external storage device.
Part 2: Transferring Outlook Contacts to the New Computer Using Rikvr
1. Download, install, and launch RIKVR Transfer For Outlook on the new system.
2. Click on Transfer Outlook.
3. This time, choose the Transfer option.
4. Use the Browse option to select the recently generated backup file and click on Next.
5. Select all the relevant Outlook items and click on Next.
6. After the transfer process, click on Finish.
To Conclude
I hope that you were able to safely transfer your Outlook contacts with the help of this article. Always make sure to create a backup file before any transfers to protect your data. If you have any queries or feedback, please feel free to reach out.
