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Need to download address book but cannot find MAB file, only abook.sqlite files

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I am trying to get my Address Book(s) off an old PC that barely has any resolution. I cannot locate any MAB files, only SQLITE files (abook, etc.). What is the file that the address book is found in?

I am trying to get my Address Book(s) off an old PC that barely has any resolution. I cannot locate any MAB files, only SQLITE files (abook, etc.). What is the file that the address book is found in?

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prior to ver 78 it was abook.mab, but 78 converted to abook.sqlite

Thank you. So is it possible to download it from your laptop to a cloud? How would one import it to a new version of Thunderbird?

If all you have is a MAB then this link will do it: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1387800

or click the addressbook pane and at bottom left is an import button. click it.

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