I have Outlook 2000 on one computer and I want to transfer my
contacts, my calendar and ideally all the settings and all folders to
another computer.  Can someone tell me how to transfer my files and
settings onto another computer.

Hi rick1-ga, 
 
Thanks for your question, it is clearly a question many of us have had
while being moved from version to version of MS Outlook :)
 
The high level sequence of steps that need to be taken are as follows:
 
1. Install Outlook 2000 (or XP or 2003) on your new computer
2. Export a Personal Folder file from your desktop Outlook
installation
3. Import your Personal Folder file into your notebook Outlook
installation
 
Below are some other options you may want to consider as well: 
 
4. Automating the Backing Up of Personal Folders 
5. Backing Up Outlook Settings Files 
6. Exporting and Importing Rules 
 
The folks at Microsoft have clearly anticipated this issue coming up
and therefore I refer you to their detailed, step-by-step instructions
for undertaking each of the above steps:
 
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;196492& 
 
I hope that helps in your transition...if you have any problems
understanding any of the information above please feel free to post a
clarification and I will respond promptly :)
 
Cheers! 
 
answerguru-ga