How do i backup windows live mail contacts

Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a great email client, and backing up your contacts is an essential step to ensure you don't lose them. Here are a few ways to backup your Windows Live Mail contacts:

Method 1: Export Contacts to CSV file

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

Method 2: Export Contacts to Outlook

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "Contacts" in the navigation pane.
  3. Click on "File" > "Export" > "Export Contacts to Outlook".
  4. Follow the prompts to export your contacts to Outlook.

Method 3: Use a third-party backup tool

There are several third-party backup tools available that can help you backup your Windows Live Mail contacts. Some popular options include:

Method 4: Manually export contacts using VCF files

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "Contacts" in the navigation pane.
  3. Select all contacts by pressing Ctrl+A.
  4. Right-click on the selected contacts and choose "Export to VCF file".
  5. Choose a location to save the VCF file (e.g., your desktop).
  6. Repeat the process for each contact group or folder you want to backup.

Remember to save your backup files in a safe location, such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. This will ensure that your contacts are safe in case something happens to your Windows Live Mail account or computer.