Help restoring my address book???

I have had my blackberry 8310 for a couple of months. I downloaded the desktop/device software yesterday. This morning when I connected my device to my pc..........I have lost me phonebook. The sims phone book is still in the device somewhere. But, I can not get my good phonebook back. Help!!!!!

Hi,
Have you made backups of your device recently?
If not and you have had the device connected with the Desktop Manager, look for a file named as 'LoaderBackup({date}).ipd. This should be in My Documents folder or on the desktop if the Desktop Manager was left as default options.
If found:
Connect device via USB
Start Desktop Manager
Open Backup/Restore
Click Advanced
File | Open
Browser to LoaderBackup file and select and open.
Highlight Addressbook and click the Right Pointing Arrow.
If this is not found:
I would recommend syncing from your Mail Client and ensuring this is up to date with regular sync with the device.
Provided the Mail Client you use is a supported by the Desktop Manager Connectors.
Act3 Companion Connector v3
GroupWise 6.5
ISGroupWise6.5.X
Lotus Notes5.0
Lotus Organizer 6.0 Connector
MS Outlook Connector
OE Connector
Yahoo Connector

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