Backup windows live mail contacts folder

To backup your Windows Live Mail contacts folder, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Export contacts to a CSV file

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on "Contacts" in the navigation pane.
3. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Contacts".
4. Select "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" as the export format.
5. Choose a location to save the file, such as your desktop or documents folder.
6. Click "Export" to export your contacts to a CSV file.

Method 2: Export contacts to a PST file

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on "Contacts" in the navigation pane.
3. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Contacts".
4. Select "Personal Folders File (.pst)" as the export format.
5. Choose a location to save the file, such as your desktop or documents folder.
6. Click "Export" to export your contacts to a PST file.

Method 3: Use the Windows Live Mail backup tool

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on "File" > "Backup" > "Backup Windows Live Mail".
3. Choose a location to save the backup file, such as your desktop or documents folder.
4. Select the "Contacts" option to include your contacts in the backup.
5. Click "Backup" to create a backup of your Windows Live Mail data, including your contacts.

Tips:

• When exporting to a CSV file, you can choose to export only the contacts that have a specific email address or phone number.
• When exporting to a PST file, you can choose to export only the contacts that have a specific email address or phone number.
• You can also use third-party backup software, such as Acronis True Image or EaseUS Todo Backup, to backup your Windows Live Mail contacts folder.
• If you're using Windows Live Mail on a Windows 10 or Windows 8 system, you can also use the built-in Windows Backup feature to backup your contacts folder.

Remember to store your backup files in a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service, to ensure that your contacts are protected in case something happens to your computer or email account.