WAB File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format WAB (Windows Address Book)
Developed by Microsoft
Format Type Database
Main Usage Contact information storage
File Extension .wab
Primary Association Outlook Express / Windows Contacts
MIME Type application/x-ms-wab
Encryption None by default
Compatibility Windows Operating Systems
Data Stored Contact names, email addresses, phone numbers, etc.
Database Type Structured
Character Encoding ASCII for text
Import/Export Capability Yes, to/from various formats (CSV, VCF, etc.)
Backup Feature Supported
Search Functionality Available
Operating System Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
Recovery Options Limited, relies on external tools
Accessibility Through Outlook Express, Windows Contacts, and third-party tools
Custom Fields Supports customization for contacts
Integration Directly with Windows and Outlook Express
Deprecated Yes, replaced by Windows Contacts in later versions of Windows