Address Book Standard for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 17, 2013

We know you're not supposed to look a gift horse in the mouth, but sometimes you should. While this freeware application offers a functional database for organizing addresses, its lack of features and poor design don't place it high on our list. Address Book Standard appears as a very small program window that unfortunately can't be resized. Once you've "signed in" to your own book, you have the option to add entries or search through your list. Entries appear as a single list; there is no option to organize the items into folders. Thankfully the search function works fairly well, allowing you to search by any keyword in any field. That said, if your term appears in more than one entry, you have to scroll through the windows by pressing the F3 button repeatedly. Address entries are poorly designed, with only eight fields and no options to change or remove fields. "Name" appears as one single field, with no separation for first or last name; "Address" appears as one line as well, forcing you to type street address, city, state, and zip code all on the same line. There doesn't seem to be any character limitations, however. While this program is reliable, it's not exactly robust--and given the number of Web-based, free organizers, it's hard to speak highly of Address Book Standard. For only the most undemanding users who aren't comfortable keeping their information online, this program may suffice.

Address Book Standard for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 19, 2002

Latest update: September 17, 2013

Version: 2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 86,696

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.9/5

16 User Votes

kevinkrueckemeierJanuary 6, 2008
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Summary
Simple
cheko252October 24, 2006
Pros
It is basic, nothing fancy here.
Cons
The lack of color and extra stuff
Summary
Very Small, Very Cool
i am joshMarch 22, 2006
Pros
easy to use and free... what else could you want
Cons
maybe a little color or something added to the i-face. Looks like a standard visual basics creation that i could have made. But nonetheless its cool and its all i needed
Summary
Only imports *.adr address books
xtoqFebruary 4, 2006
Pros
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It only supports the importation of *.adr files. Come on! It doesn't even support *.txt files! Jeez.
Summary
The Basics
volcanicthurstJune 30, 2005
Pros
It's very simple
Cons
It might just be easier to use a piece of paper to keep track of your Addresses. This thing doesn't come with anything exciting
Summary
What more do you need
September 14, 2004
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For those of you who are looking for just an address and quick reference program, look no further, this is it.
To simple to call it a program
September 8, 2004
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As a user before allready said: Zip, address should be separated. No extra field can be added, no customization, to simple to call is an addressbook. Excel is easier, even the outlook address can do much more. Uselees because it adds nothing.
Minimalistic
mach.August 16, 2004
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I'll just list all the features here so that you can decide for yourself if you want this program. When you start up the program there is a screen that lets you select which user you are. It will then open a window that lists all the contacts. You can add new entries, select all entries, and deselect all entries. You can click on a contact to view the info.
Address needs to be longer
May 8, 2004
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City, state and zip should be separated from street address
January 7, 2004
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Developer’s Description

By JB ENTERPRISES

Keep all your contacts in order.

Use this free program to store all of your contacts, and their information. It has support for multiple books/users and the ability to import/export files for use on the Web or backup. There is also support for up to 300 entries per book.

New in this version: printing support, multiple entry management, and improved interface.