How to Recover WAB

Restore WAB Files in Outlook Express
1. Open Outlook Express and select 'Import' from the File menu.
2. Choose 'Text File' and then click 'Import.'
3. Select 'Browse' and choose the 'Mail Backup' folder.
4. Select the 'AddressBookBackup.csv' file inside and click 'Open.'
5. Select 'Next' and 'Finish.' Click 'OK' and 'Close.'
Restore WAB Files With Third-Party Software
6. Restore WAB files with Address Book Recovery. This shareware program is intended to restore Window Address Book (WAB) files that have been accidentally deleted manually, or damaged or corrupted by a virus. The software will also allow you to view changes a virus may have caused to your contact information. You can download the program for a free trial or buy an unrestricted copy for $30 (as of 2010).
7. Recover WAB files with Actual Address Book Recovery. This software program restores contact information from both Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express mail clients. It can recover contact information that has been accidentally deleted or that is currently trapped in a damaged WAB file. To use this software, click the restoration option and select the recovered contacts that you want restored. The cost for Actual Address Book Recovery is $29.95 (as of 2010).
8. Recover WAB contact information with Data Recovery Wizard. The Wizard will recover both Microsoft outlet PST and WAB files which have already been deleted from the Recycle Bin. The Wizard will also allow you to repair any damaged WAB files. In addition, the software will allow you to recover some web-based email messages such as those received in your Outlook Express mailbox from Yahoo or Hotmail. Data Recovery Wizard offers a free trial or costs $69.95 (as of 2010).