Import contacts from windows mail to outlook
A common migration scenario!
To import contacts from Windows Mail to Outlook, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Outlook Import Wizard
- Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
- In the "Import and Export Wizard", select "Import from another program or file" and click "Next".
- Choose "Windows Address Book (.wab)" as the file type and click "Next".
- Browse to the location where your Windows Mail contacts are stored (usually
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Contacts.wab
). - Select the contacts file and click "Next".
- Choose the folder where you want to import the contacts and click "Finish".
Method 2: Using the Windows Mail Export Tool
- Open Windows Mail and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Export" and then select "Export Contacts".
- Choose the format as "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" and click "Export".
- Save the file to a location on your computer (e.g.,
C:\Contacts.csv
). - Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
- In the "Import and Export Wizard", select "Import from a CSV file" and click "Next".
- Browse to the location where you saved the CSV file and click "Next".
- Choose the folder where you want to import the contacts and click "Finish".
Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool
There are several third-party tools available that can help you import contacts from Windows Mail to Outlook, such as:
- Contact Converter
- Windows Mail to Outlook Converter
- Softaken Windows Mail to Outlook Converter
These tools often provide a more streamlined and automated process for importing contacts.
Remember to always back up your contacts before importing them to ensure that you don't lose any data during the process.