- #Import csv contacts into outlook failed for free#
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- #Import csv contacts into outlook failed free#
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There are other ways I could have done this more streamlined, but I decided to keep what was online and only add in the missing entries. When I had outlook desktop (many versions ago.) they did go back and pull one. If microsoft had been willing to pull a backup. There may have been another in one records notes. It only showed up on importing in the desktop. # 7 what kind of odd ascii character did you recognize? Any example? Outlook standalone = Desktop program (365 business) It gets confusing because both and office 365 have web client versions. To me there is only the webmail and the desktop program (MS 365)īetter wording, thanks. # 5 what do you mean by Outlook standalone? I am not familiar with that name. I tried exporting a file, then importing it. csv and UTF8, wasn’t the reason some records failed when importing as next step? # 4 are you sure that saving the data from Excel, even if you used. I think I understand how you did it at least most of it. and I will be left wondering what is what. My concerns are that they may attempt to actually do what I asked in a month or so.
#Import csv contacts into outlook failed free#
even If I pay extra for add free and extra storage.
#Import csv contacts into outlook failed for free#
I may try that method, but believe they will just say that they do not go so far for Free accounts.
#Import csv contacts into outlook failed how to#
The alternative is google and learning how to edit and use their office and email apps. I Chose Microsoft and this is the second time I have gotten burned. The old days of having multiple lists and worrying about syncing updates is over. One set of contacts from which I can call, email, update, and more. This is all very important to my lifestyle.
Which is very important to me as I call alot from the car. I will most likely remove this account from the outlook stand alone to prevent any syncing snafu's as that has happened years ago.Įnsured contacts were synced with my Samsung Note phone. Started Outlook stand alone (from 365) and exported all contacts from account to a. (I have a contact photo/logo folder on my onedrive.)īacked everything up by exporting from Using, I deleted all the other duplicates (took a long time, some were duplicated 2 - 8 times)Įdited all contacts to ensure phone numbers were in consistent format, eliminating all commas and any ascii odd characters and some missing information like birthdays that are now gone, and some contact photos or logos where possible. Note: This was tested with a new export file as well. Some contacts would import, but the file always errored out Using the outlook stand alone, I imported the contacts from the missing contacts.csv file to the correct account and folder. leaving me with only the missing contacts (deleted the file date column) and exported as a.
I merged the two files and sorted by name to show duplicated files On excel I highlighted all duplicate entries on a new backup.csv from and added a file date column On excel I highlighted everything green in my old backup.csv from and added a file date column This is how I did it, but streamlined here to minimize any un-needed info: But even after eliminating the commas, that did not seem to help. I cannot help but think that can mess up a comma delimited file. I have also noticed that even though I have tried to ensure the addresses have the specific data in each field, that the app tends to bunch them up in one field. Here is the first column of an export I just did now.įirst Name,Middle Name,Last Name,Title,Suffix,Nickname, Given Yomi, Surname Yomi,E-mail Address,E-mail 2 Address,E-mail 3 Address,Home Phone,Home Phone 2,Business Phone,Business Phone 2,Mobile Phone,Car Phone,Other Phone,Primary Phone,Pager,Business Fax,Home Fax,Other Fax,Company Main Phone,Callback,Radio Phone,Telex,TTY/TDD Phone,IMAddress,Job Title,Department,Company,Office Location,Manager's Name,Assistant's Name,Assistant's Phone, Company Yomi,Business Street,Business City,Business State,Business Postal Code,Business Country/Region,Home Street,Home City,Home State,Home Postal Code,Home Country/Region,Other Street,Other City,Other State,Other Postal Code,Other Country/Region,Personal Web Page,Spouse,Schools,Hobby,Location,Web Page,Birthday,Anniversary,Notes What about that one?Īlso, when I export my contact list, I see columns that have the word " Yomi" in them. Managing over 600 contacts is hard enough.
#Import csv contacts into outlook failed windows#
and isn't that the point and what windows and microsoft was intended to be all about? On many levels. It is failing as a single source single location for your data. I fear Microsoft is going to drop as they seem to be showing little interest. Support is almost non existent and pathetic. I have been in this game for over 30 years.
I also noticed that the first column had some ascii characters before the first letter. There were duplicates due to repeated tries. SOME, not all of the contacts were imported. I started trying to rebuild my contacts using the stand alone outlook and importing from external file.Īs you say.