OE large contact list to WLM

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cmrooney

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I got a new laptop with Vista about 3 weeks ago. I started out using the Windows Mail that came with Vista - imported my address book from OE with no problem.

Then I decided to "upgrade" to Windows Live Mail - and I lost most of my contacts.

I went back to the old laptop and tried to directly upload my OE address book to WLM but was told there was a limit of 1500 contacts. I have over 5000.

So - I exported in csv file and am trying to import but it has been running for over 12 hours and isn't even half done.

I am afraid that even after it does complete - as soon as is syncs with Live - I will lose those contacts again - does anyone know if I will?

Also - I know there are a lot of duplicate entries in my address book and addresses I am sure I don't need - is there any utility out there that will help clean it out? I found some for Outlook but didn't know if they would apply to OE.

Thanks

Christine
 

My Computer

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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
Thanks - I actually did try that also - but WAY too slow. I did some cleaning (and accidental deleting) in OE and got it the size down. But I am still worried about losing contacts again. I haven't taken a lot of time to figure out WLM but it sounds like it stores my contacts and emails online so I can access them from any computer. If I have more than 1500 contacts is that going to be an issue?

Christine
 

My Computer

System One

cmrooney said:
Thanks - I actually did try that also - but WAY too slow. I did some cleaning (and accidental deleting) in OE and got it the size down. But I am still worried about losing contacts again. I haven't taken a lot of time to figure out WLM but it sounds like it stores my contacts and emails online so I can access them from any computer. If I have more than 1500 contacts is that going to be an issue?

Christine
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Originally 5000+ contacts is a huge number. After "spring cleaning" down to 1500 - still a heck of a lot. Are they all active contacts?
You will have to do some research re WLM storing your 1500 contacts online. [ I don't use WLM.] Personally I wouldn't trust an online storage / program with anything I thought was personal & important.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS.
    Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
    Drive 2. [ All as above.]

    CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
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