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How to Download the Outlook Address Book for Offline Use
Download the address book via the account settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The offline address book (OAB) feature allows a centralized repository for storing contact information on Outlook. Recently, we have received complaints regarding users not knowing how to download the Outlook Address book for offline use.
Consequently, you may be unable to access and save the content of the address book on your device. Hence, we will provide detailed steps discussing how to work around its download and where you can find it.
Why is Outlook not downloading the address book?
The following factors can cause this problem:
The above-stated causes are random factors affecting downloads on your computer.
How do I download the address book from Outlook?
Via Account Settings
The procedure above will aid you to download an offline address book on your computer. Note that unchecking the Download changes since the last Send/Receive box will download the offline address book.
If you’re using iCloud, you can always seamlesslysync iCloud with Outlook.
Where can I find an Outlook address book?
You can find the Outlook offline address book in the following directory on your PC in File Explorer:C:\Users%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\Offline Address Books\
In conclusion, check our guide about ways to fixOutlook couldn’t set up your accounton your PC. Also, feel free to read about how to fixOutlook PST cannot be foundon Windows.
Feel free to leave your suggestions and questions in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
