address book

> Jim
> I know where xp holds the files for the address book but where is the data
> stored for the address book. Every time I suffer a system crash, I lose my
> address book and would at least try to make a knowledgeable attempt to
> recover the data contained for the address book so as to not have to
> continually rebuild it each time.
>
> What is the path to the actual data for the address book?
> Is it hidden in a hidden folder? Just where is it?
>
> Please reply to me directly instead of the grouped or at least cc me with
> the reply.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>