How do I sync data from crashed (recovered) hard drive to new computer??

Hello all!
My main desktop computer hard drive failed yesterday afternoon. I have everything backed up on Carbonite so my 65gb of files are safe.
BUT, I need to update my Tungsten E2 Desktop with my data from the Carbonite backup. I have a file called "Address", but the desktop says it needs an .aba file. Address does not seem to have an extension.
What I need to know is where to look in my Palm Tungsten E2 backup and what exact file I need to look for so I can update all my recent contacts. Then, how do I install it.
All help is GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks to all in advance.
OObserver
Post relates to: Tungsten T2

Windows? Try one of these locations:
C:\Program Files\Palm\username
C:\Program Files\palmOne\username
Username is your Hotsync username.
Edit: although I have a file named Unfiled.ABA, the main data file ends is address.dat, at least it was for Palm Desktop version 4.x. I never used version 6.2.

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