My contacts folder in Windows 10 has disappeared? Years and years of lost information where is my contact folder and what can I do I need serious help??

Question

My contacts folder in Windows 10 has disappeared?  Years and years of lost information where is my contact folder and what can I do I need serious help??

Answer 1

In Windows 10, contacts are not stored in a traditional “Contacts folder” by default. They are managed through the People app and/or through email accounts (such as Outlook.com, Exchange, or other mail services) connected to the device.

To find and view contacts in Windows 10:

1. Select the Start button.
2. Select People.
3. If prompted, sign in with the same account that was used previously on the device.
4. In the People app, contacts are listed alphabetically.

If contacts are missing because the account is not connected:

1. In the People app, select Settings.
2. Select Add an account.
3. Add the email account(s) that were used before (for example, Outlook.com, Microsoft 365, or other mail accounts) and follow the instructions.
4. After the account is added, contacts associated with that account will sync into the People app and appear in the list.

To add new contacts going forward:

1. In the People app, select Add.
2. Choose the account where new contacts should be saved.
3. Enter the contact’s name and any other information.
4. Select Save.

If contacts still do not appear after reconnecting the correct accounts, check each email service’s web interface (for example, Outlook.com in a browser) to confirm that contacts are still stored there.

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References:

• Where are my contacts in Windows 10?