How to transfer a list of contacts from Outlook Express to Windows Mail Contact Group

Hello

We have a XP computer running Outlook express and a Vista computer running Windows mail to work, we have the contact groups on our Outlook Express that we want to transfer in windows mail, is it possible. I tried using the export and import function on both and it does not work. I can't wait to hear your advice.

Hi SarahPascoe,

1. What are the steps that you followed to import and export contacts?

I suggest you to take a look at the following article link and check if it helps:

Import messages into Windows Mail from Outlook Express

Import, export, or change the format for contacts

I hope this helps.

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