How to export thunderbird address book to windows live mail

To export your Thunderbird address book to Windows Live Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Export your Thunderbird address book

1. Open Thunderbird and go to Tools > Export.
2. Select Address Book as the export type.
3. Choose a location to save the file (e.g., your desktop).
4. Select Comma Separated Values (CSV) as the export format.
5. Click Export to export your address book.

Step 2: Convert the CSV file to a format compatible with Windows Live Mail

1. Open the exported CSV file in a text editor like Notepad.
2. Replace the commas (,) with semicolons (;) to separate the fields. This is because Windows Live Mail uses semicolons as the default separator.
3. Save the file with a .csv extension (e.g., contacts.csv).

Step 3: Import the converted CSV file into Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Go to File > Import.
3. Select Contacts as the import type.
4. Choose the converted CSV file (e.g., contacts.csv) and click Open.
5. Click Next to start the import process.
6. Windows Live Mail will import your contacts. You can map the fields as needed.

Tips and Variations

• If you have a large address book, you may want to export it in smaller chunks to avoid any issues during the import process.
• If you're using Thunderbird 78 or later, you can use the built-in Export feature to export your address book in a format compatible with Windows Live Mail (e.g., .vcf or .csv).
• If you're using an older version of Thunderbird, you can use a third-party add-on like Export Address Book to export your address book in a format compatible with Windows Live Mail.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully export your Thunderbird address book and import it into Windows Live Mail.