Thanks, Bruce -

I did find a "USER.wab" file over 3MB in size that was modified this
evening. The "edited" wab I exported from OE to the desktop (after deleting
many names) with 968 contacts is only 882MB. How should I proceed? Delete
the huge file altogether and the address book within OE and try to import my
edited file again?

I tried to import the edited file earlier. It flew through the names and
said the import was successful but still "no contacts to display". Pardon
my ignorance, but I must be missing something simple! Please educate me.

Thanks again.

Duncan Mullins

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
...
You probably have more than 999. The AB is fickle. If you do a search for
*.wab (hidden) you will probably find an AB with more than 999. You need
to delete them in these files.

IMHO, the Contacts pane was for easy access when instant messaging. When I
want to send an e-mail, I simply click on the To and add the messages from
that *version* of the AB. Saves on folder tree real estate as well.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA