How to back up contacts from windows live mail

Windows Live Mail is no longer supported by Microsoft, but you can still back up your contacts using the following methods:

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. Select "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" as the file format.
5. Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
6. Click "Export" to export your contacts to a CSV file.

Method 2: Export contacts to Outlook Express

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

Method 3: Use a third-party tool

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

• Windows Live Mail Backup: This tool allows you to backup your Windows Live Mail contacts, emails, and settings.
• Mail Backup X: This tool allows you to backup your Windows Live Mail contacts, emails, and settings, and also supports other email clients like Outlook and Thunderbird.
• EaseUS Email Backup: This tool allows you to backup your Windows Live Mail contacts, emails, and settings, and also supports other email clients like Outlook and Thunderbird.

Method 4: Manually export contacts using VCF file

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" > "Export Contacts to VCF file".
5. Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
6. Click "Export" to export your contacts to a VCF file.

Note: VCF files are compatible with many email clients, including Outlook, Thunderbird, and Android devices.

Remember to always backup your contacts regularly to prevent data loss in case something goes wrong.