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How to import Windows Contacts into Microsoft Outlook - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This guide will show you how to import contacts from the Windows Contacts folder to Microsoft Outlook. This is especially helpful after a data migration is done if the contacts are not imported properly into Outlook but show up in the Contacts folder in File Explorer.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Using File Explorer, browse to the Windows Contacts folder for your user account - It is normally found using the path: <strong>C:/Users/Username/Contacts,</strong> but could be in a different location if your computer was set up differently. In this example, our username is Test.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Choose the contacts that you want to import or hold down <strong>+ A</strong> on your keyboard to select all of the contacts.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Choose Export in the File Explorer toolbar.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/LV4489H6V6S0/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/LV4489H6V6S0/image.png" alt="image.png"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. In the popup window select <strong>CSV (Comma Separated Values)</strong> and then <strong>Export</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image2.jpg" alt="export choice window"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. Next, <strong>Browse</strong> and specify the name of the file and where to save it. In this example, we chose to name our file <strong>Windows Contacts</strong> and saved it to the Desktop. Choose <strong>Save</strong>, then choose <strong>Next</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image3.jpg" alt="Save As Window File Name Save"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. The next screen asks about what fields you want to import. We recommend checking each box so everything is brought over, but you can check which fields you want for your contacts if you prefer something different. Choose <strong>Finish</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image4.jpg" alt="CSV export popup List of fields Finish"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. The CSV file (the contacts file for Outlook) will save to the location you choose.</p><p><br></p><p>8. Open Outlook on your PC and select <strong>File </strong>at the top left of Outlook.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image5.jpg" alt="Outlook Ribbon File"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>9. Select <strong>Open & Export</strong>, then <strong>Import/Export</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image6.jpg" alt="File Importexport"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>10. Choose <strong>Import from another program or file</strong> and then select <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/ID4UZ3UITK04/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/ID4UZ3UITK04/image.png" alt="image.png"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>11. Choose <strong>Comma Separated Values</strong> and then <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image8.jpg" alt="File Type comma separated values"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>12. In File Explorer, <strong>Browse</strong> then navigate to the place where you saved your contacts folder in step 5 and choose <strong>Next</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11262Image9.jpg" alt="Import a file Browse"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>13. Under the <strong>Select a destination folder</strong> box, select the <strong>Contacts</strong> folder. If you have multiple email accounts, choose the Contacts folder that is under the email account you want to be associated with the contacts. Select <strong>Next</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/3YR92IZ7QHOV/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/3YR92IZ7QHOV/image.png" alt="image.png"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>14. Select <strong>Finish</strong>. To see your contacts, choose the <strong>People</strong> icon in Outlook.</p> </article> </main>
