{"id":520,"date":"2020-11-05T07:57:24","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T07:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recoverdatasoft.com\/blog\/?p=520"},"modified":"2021-09-30T08:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T08:03:07","slug":"convert-contacts-edb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recoverdatasoft.com\/blog\/convert-contacts-edb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Contacts.edb to CSV File ? – Export WLM Contacts NOW!"},"content":{"rendered":"

You are here because you are searching for a solution to convert contacts.edb file<\/strong>. Read this blog to know how to convert Windows Live Mail contacts.edb file.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Contact file is a contact database file that comprises your email address, name, telephone number, home address, and personal details. But, when you want to transfer these contacts to some other devices then it becomes challenging. Reason being, some of the devices are unable to recognize these contact file formats. These devices only recognize universal contact file formats like CSV or vCard (VCF)<\/strong>. So, in this write-up we will explain how a user can convert contacts.edb file of your Windows Live Mail email account.<\/p>\n

Where are Windows Live Mail Contacts Stored ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The contact database file which holds the entire contact list is \u201ccontacts.edb\u201d.<\/strong> It is stored in a hidden subfolder known as DBStore<\/strong>. In order to view the DBStore folder, you need to configure Windows Explorer to \u2018Show hidden files\/folders and protected operating system files\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The proper folder pathname for the Default contact file for Windows Live Mail 2011 and 2009 are given below for the respective Windows OS.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Windows Live Mail 2011\u00a0\u00a0(pre QFE3 versions<\/a>)\u00a0\u2013 Windows 7 or Vista<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

C:\\Users\\<Username>\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows Live\\Contacts\\default\\15.4\\DBStore<\/p>\n

\"wlm-contacts-2011\"<\/p>\n

Windows Live Mail 2011\u00a0\u00a0(QFE3 version<\/a>)\u00a0\u2013 Windows 7 or Vista<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

C:\\Users\\<Username>\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows Live\\Contacts\\default\\15.5<\/strong>\\DBStore<\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong> The \u2018Default\u2019 DBStore folder\u00a0is a hidden subfolder of the \u201815.5\u2019 folder.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Windows Live Mail 2009 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0For Windows 7 or Vista-<\/strong> C:\\Users\\<Username>\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows Live Contacts\\{0a1c1d7e-4a67-4693-bd70-1ba1490ddac8}\\DBStore<\/p>\n

For Windows XP-<\/strong> C:\\Documents and Settings\\<Username\\Local Settings\\Application Data\\Microsoft\\Windows Live Contacts\\{0a1c1d7e-4a67-4693-bd70-1ba1490ddac8}\\DBStore<\/p>\n

If you still can’t detect these locations, don’t worry. We have a better option for you!<\/p>\n

Automate and Simplify the Process to Convert Contacts.edb to CSV File <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now after understanding the location of contacts.edb file, let\u2019s see how users can convert contacts.edb file. Well, not all users are aware of the WLM contacts storage location. Thus, we have come with with a solution that can convert configured data of Windows Live Mail from the default location. So, you will not require to learn technical things and file locations.<\/p>\n

Windows Live Mail Migrator<\/a> is an automated third-party software that gives functionality for exporting contacts from WLM<\/strong>. The tool automatically finds the contacts.edb files<\/strong> and securely export contacts.edb file with preserved contact details. Just choose your contacts.edb file from your computer system and enjoy watching contacts.edb conversion. The software has the ability to convert single or multiple contacts.edb files<\/strong> to different file formats.<\/p>\n

How to Convert Contacts.edb Files of Windows Live Mail to CSV Format ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n