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PAB File Extension

Introduction:

The PAB file extension is file format used with Microsoft Outlook up to 2003, The PAB file extension is a data file type used to stores your personal contact list separately from your email message in Microsoft Outlook email client.

Full Form of PAB File:

PAB stands for Personal Address Book

Format Type:

  • Binary

Default Location:

  • Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

  • Windows Vista and later

C:\Documents and Settings\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

Supported Platforms:

  • Windows and MAC

Programs Supporting PAB File:

Windows OS:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2016
  • Microsoft Outlook Express
  • Microsoft Exchange Server

MAC OS X:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2016

PAB File System Information:

  • ProgramID: PABFile, FileType: Office Data File
  • ProgramID: webfile, AppName: Dreamweaver MX
  • ProgramID: WEBFile, FileType: Office Data File

File Signature:

Hex Signature: 21 42 44 4E

PAB File Registry Keys:

  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pab
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Outlook.File.pab.14
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Outlook.File.pab.15
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PABFile

Reason for Errors in PAB File:

  • PAB file is corrupted
  • Windows Registry Entries of the associated file may be incorrect
  • Windows Registry Entries of the associated file may be deleted
  • PAB file application support is not installed properly
  • Due to virus or spyware infected file
  • Application drivers to open the file is outdated

Extract PAB to a contact folder

  • Open Microsoft Outlook
  • Click File
  • Click Import and Export
  • In Choose an action to perform window select Import from another program or file and then Next
  • Click Next
  • Under select destination folder, Click Contacts
  • Click Finish

Conclusion:

This article discuss PAB file format, common errors in PAB File with information to extract the PAB file.Only names and addresses from old PAB can be added the to the Outlook Address Book. Old Personal Address Book files (.pab) can be converted and imported into contact folders.The latest versions of Microsoft Outlook are backward compatible so can easily import Personal Address Book (PAB) files into your Contact list.