> Second reply.
>
> I have now corrected my problem of the default form. I can now click on NEW
> - CONTACT and the correct customised form opens.
>
> I right clicked on properties and in the section WHEN POSTING TO THIS
> FOLDER, USE: I changed it to the relevant form. Although when i go back to
> this section it still shows IPM.Contact - but it is working ok.
>
> I still have the second set of Contacts (empty) but still showing on the
> Folder View and in All contact Items. Although I have moved my CONTACTS VM up
> to the top.
>
> "Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook]" wrote:
>

>> State clearly how you migrated your Outlook data to this installation. Doing
>> so correctly would not create 2 sets of Folders.
>> --
>> Russ Valentine
>> [MVP-Outlook]
>> "Nanna Vikki" discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0FD66D21-7BB3-4137-BA63-0BEDCB74B118@microsoft.com...

>>>* I have outlook 2007
>>> * Recently had to re install my data into a new computer and it has taken
>>> me
>>> days to re set everything, particularly the defaults. All seems to be
>>> working
>>> ok except for the following:-
>>> * In folder list view I have 2 sets of Contacts (Contacts) & (Contacts
>>> VM) -
>>> (Contacts VM) is where I have almost 5000 contacts and nil in (Contacts)
>>> * I have the address book loaded correctly - When I use the TO I get my
>>> contacts VM and can elect my contact to send mail.
>>> * I have my own customised forms for my Contacts. I can view any of my
>>> contacts via the contact lists in the correct format.
>>> * When I use the NEW Contact though it does not open my customised form
>>> Unless I use CHOOSE FORM which is a long way around.
>>> * I think this is because of the two Contact folders.
>>>
>>> Question - How do i delete an unwanted empty Contact Folder. When I right
>>> click the Delete option is greyed out.
>>>
>>> Question - How can I make my wanted CONTACTS VM the default folder. And to
>>> open the customised new contact form.
>>>
>>> I have taken so long over the re installation that my mind is going blank
>>> and I don't remember how to make the defaults work.
>>>
>>> Please help.

>>