This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to backup your Windows Live Contacts (the Contact Manager that comes with Windows Live Mail).

1. Start out by opening Windows Live Contacts. Select All contacts from the Contacts pane on the far left of the window.


click to enlarge

2. Click the Menu’s button and then select Export -> Comma Separated Values (.CSV)



3. Click the Browse … button on the CSV Export screen.


click to enlarge

4. Navigate to the location you want to save your Contacts backup file and then enter a name in the File name: field. A descriptive name is always a good idea so you can easily find and identify the file later. Click the Save button when you’re done.


click to enlarge

5. Back at the CSV Export screen, click the Next button.


click to enlarge

6. Place a check in the box next to each field that you want to make sure is backed up. Click the Finish button when you’re done.


click to enlarge

7. Your contacts will now be backed up (exported) to the file you specified back in step #4.



8. Now you’ll be able to restore your contacts should the need ever arise.


click to enlarge