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.PAB File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .PAB files and how to open them?

Can't open .PAB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PAB file.

What is a .PAB file extension?

.PAB file extension is created by Microsoft. .PAB has been classified as Data Files. The format of .PAB file is Binary.

.PAB is Personal Address Book

Address book file used by Microsoft e-mail programs; contains information for personal and organizational contacts; stored separately from other Outlook data.

The following instructions may be used to identify the PAB file used by your email profile:

  • Open Microsoft Outlook.
  • From the Tools menu, select "E-mail Accounts."
  • Under the Directory tab, click "View or change existing directories or address books," and then click Next.
  • Under "You can choose a directory or address book below to change or remove it," first click Personal Address Book, then click Change.
  • Note the path of your PAB file that is in the Path box. This is where your personal address book file is located.
  • Click OK, then click Finish to close all open dialog boxes.

    • In contrast to Outlook Address Books (.OAB files), Outlook stores PAB address book files separately from your email messages. PAB files may be added to your email profile, and users can manually add additional address book information to them.

    List of all softwares that can open the Personal Address Book
    Windows
    Microsoft Outlook 2016
    Microsoft Outlook Express
    Microsoft Exchange Server
    Mac
    Microsoft Outlook 2016

    How to fix problems with .PAB files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PAB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PAB file format
    2. You need to check the .PAB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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