File extension .PAB
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook Personal Address Book Format | Microsoft | Data Files |
The PAB file extension is used by Microsoft Outlook and other email programs to store Personal Address Book files. A Personal Address Book file contains contact information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses as well as other details. Generally, the contact list is taken from different mailboxes for which user have specified in the program settings. It is a text-based file which means it can be edited directly from a text editor, such as Notepad or Notepad++.
Uses & Recovery of Email Contact Data
PAB files can be exported to other file formats including CSV (comma-separated values), VCard, TAB, TXT and HTML. Additionally, it can be synced with other programs and services like Google Contacts, Yahoo Mail, and Windows Address Book. PAB files can easily get corrupted due to unexpected shutdowns, software or hardware errors; however, various recovery tools like DataNumen Outlook Repair, Recovery Toolbox for Outlook, and Stellar Outlook Toolkit can help you to repair these corrupted files. Besides PAB, similar Outlook related file extensions are.PST,.DBX,.MSG .OST and .EML.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PAB) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PAB extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PAB file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PAB extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PAB extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PAB file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PAB file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PAB file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PAB file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PAB file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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