How to export windows live mail contacts
Windows Live Mail (WLM) is a legacy email client that was discontinued by Microsoft in 2012. However, you can still export your contacts from WLM to a CSV file or another email client. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Export contacts to CSV file
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Contacts" button in the top menu bar.
- Click on "Export" from the drop-down menu.
- Select "Export to a file" and choose "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" as the file type.
- Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
- Click "Export" to export your contacts to a CSV file.
Method 2: Export contacts to Outlook Express
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Contacts" button in the top menu bar.
- Click on "Export" from the drop-down menu.
- Select "Export to another program" and choose "Outlook Express" as the destination.
- Follow the prompts to export your contacts to Outlook Express.
Method 3: Export contacts to Outlook
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Contacts" button in the top menu bar.
- Click on "Export" from the drop-down menu.
- Select "Export to another program" and choose "Outlook" as the destination.
- Follow the prompts to export your contacts to Outlook.
Method 4: Export contacts to vCard (.vcf) file
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on the "Contacts" button in the top menu bar.
- Click on "Export" from the drop-down menu.
- Select "Export to a file" and choose "vCard (.vcf)" as the file type.
- Choose a location to save the file and enter a file name.
- Click "Export" to export your contacts to a vCard file.
Method 5: Use a third-party tool
There are several third-party tools available that can help you export your Windows Live Mail contacts to other formats, such as CSV, vCard, or even Google Contacts. Some popular options include:
- Windows Live Mail Contact Exporter
- WLM Contact Exporter
- Contact Exporter for Windows Live Mail
Remember to always back up your contacts before exporting them to ensure that you don't lose any important information.