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    "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing
    How to Restore the Missing "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button in Vista Contacts Folder
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    12 Oct 2008
    "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    How to Restore the Missing "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button in Vista Contacts Folder

    information   Information
    This will show you how to restore the missing New Contact and New Contact Group toolbar buttons in the C:\Users\(user name)\Contacts folder window.
    Tip   Tip
    If the New Contact or New Contact Group button does not work, then double check to make sure that Windows Contacts is set as the default program with all of it's associations set to it as well.

    EXAMPLE: C:\Users\(user name)\Contacts Folder Window



    NOTE: The New Contact and New Contact Group toolbar buttons are boxed in red below.



    Here's How:
    1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the C:\Users\(user name)\Contacts folder.

    2. Right click on a empty space in the main middle pane of the window and click on Customize This Folder. (See screenshot below)
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    3. Under the What kind of folder do you want, click on the drop down arrow next to the listed template. (See screenshot below)
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    4. Click on Contacts to select it. (See screenshot below)
    NOTE: Check Also apply this template to all subfolders if you want to change all subfolders in the Contacts folder to the Contacts template as well.
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    5. Click on OK. (See screenshot above)
    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    Wow! Even trying to figure how to word this issue was a problem for me! This answer was "spot on". I have the feeling I will be returning many times. Hope I have an opportunity to help some one as well.

    Thanks again Shawn

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    You're welcome Rich, and welcome to Vista Forums.

    Shawn

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    Thank You, it worked like a charm.

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    You're welcome Flytyr, and welcome to Vista Forums.

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    That took care of it, Bingo!

    Thanx beaucoup.

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    You're welcome Yifinguy.

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    Re: "New Contact" and "New Contact Group" Button Missing

    Where were you three hours ago when I first tackled this problem! If I'd only searched for help outside the program, I'd have found you. How I found the forums I'm not sure, but you can bet I'll be back whenever I can't solve something on my own. Many thanks, SHawn!
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    You're welcome Joan, and welcome to Vista Forums.

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    Thanks!!!!

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