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Windows Small Business Server 2008/2011 + New User + Group Policy Folder Redirection

In previous versions of Winows Small Business Server - such as Windows Small Business Server 2000 and Windows Small Business Server 2003, Folder Redirection was typically contained within a single Group Policy object, the Default Domain Policy.  You could edit the Default Domain Policy directly or use Server Management - Configure My Documents Redirection which applied Folder Redirection to all Existing and New Users. In Windows Small Business Server 2008/2011, Folder Redirection is now a separate Group Policy entitled Small Business Server Folder Redirection Policy.  Folder Redirection is now typically defined by user on an individual basis using the Windows Small Business Server Console. If you create a New User in Windows Small Business Server 2008/2011, you will want to be sure to open the Windows Small Business Server Console  (previously named Server Management) and click Redirect Folders for User Accounts to the Server.  You will then want to place a checkmark...

How do you import Outlook Express Contacts into Microsoft Outlook 2007/2010 on Windows Vista/7/8?

Following are the steps to import Microsoft Outlook Express Contacts into Microsoft Outlook 2007/2010 on Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8: Microsoft Outlook Express Contacts are stored in the Windows Address Book (WAB) format.  On the Windows XP computer, backup the address book located at C:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\[USERNAME]\APPLICATION DATA\MICROSOFT\ADDRESS BOOK to an external drive. On the Windows Vista/7/8 computer, double-click the WAB file.  When prompted to Import, click Import.  This converts the Windows Address Book to the Windows Contacts format in C:\USERS\[USERNAME]\CONTACTS. Open Microsoft Outlook. Select File - Import and Export - Internet Mail and Addresses. Click Next. Select Outlook Express 4.x, 5.x, 6.x or Windows Mail. Click Next. Select Allow duplicates to be created. Click Next. Click Finish. This issue has been resolved.