Windows 10: Delete A Recent Contact in the People App

Discus and support Delete A Recent Contact in the People App in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I've already looked at several similar questions. None of the suggestions in any of those threads solved my problem, so I'm starting a new thread... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RC-978, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. RC-978 Win User

    Delete A Recent Contact in the People App


    I've already looked at several similar questions. None of the suggestions in any of those threads solved my problem, so I'm starting a new thread looking for fresh advice.


    Somehow, two unrelated contacts of mine (my CPA and my son's school) became linked through either my Microsoft email app or my Microsoft people app. I have no idea how it happened, so I don't know which app is the source of the issue. Now, when I try to email my CPA, the associated name that comes up is my son's school. I don't want this.


    I have tried deleting the both contact for the CPA and the contact for the school, thinking I could just start fresh. But whenever I try to add the CPA back into my contacts, a "Recent Contact" with my CPA's email address and the name of my son's school keeps popping up. The app offers to link the new contact I'm trying to create with the erroneous "Recent Contact", and I click "dismiss". Still, my CPA keeps coming up under the name of my son's school.


    Next, I tried to delete the erroneous "Recent Contact", because this seems to be the source of the trouble. When I try to do that, "delete" isn't an option. If I right click the contact, "Delete" is grayed out. If I select the contact, the trashcan icon is missing. If I try to edit the erroneous recent contact, I get a message that reads:


    "You can't change Recent contacts info on your device, but you can add details that will show up on their contact card."


    I tried the "add details" option, hoping I could fix the erroneous recent contact information so at least the CPA's email address would be linked to the CPA's name. That didn't help. The CPA's email address is still coming up under the name of my son's school.


    I'm convinced that the erroneous "Recent Contact" that I can't delete is the culprit. I have no idea how it happened (I already searched for any email messages that might have mistakenly connected the CPA with the school, and there are none). At this point--whatever the cause--I just want that recent contact connection gone. How do I do that?

    :)
     
    RC-978, Dec 11, 2019
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  2. How do i delete recent contacts from Microsoft People

    In the people app, I have a list of recent contacts.

    I try to right-click and delete the contact individually but the delete button is disabled.

    How to remove them?


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    swatstrike, Dec 11, 2019
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  3. bestellen Win User
    Deleting contacts from Windows 10


    When you say Windows Mail Live are you referring to Mail app or Windows Live Mail?

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.


    • Open Windows Live Mail.
    • Press Ctrl + 3 using your keyboard. Right-click on the contact to delete it if it is a single contact.
    • Highlight all contacts by pressing Ctrl + A.
    • Click Delete located on the Ribbon bar.
    • Click OK when you see the message These contacts will also be deleted from Hotmail, Messenger, and other Windows Live services.

    After following the steps above, all your contacts that you have manually added to your account will be deleted however, contacts coming from third-party sites such as Facebook will not be deleted unless you remove Facebook from your account.

    For Mail app:

    Open People app then delete the contact.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    bestellen, Dec 11, 2019
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  4. davidhk Win User

    Delete A Recent Contact in the People App

    How do i delete recent contacts from Microsoft People

    The "recent contacts" are the list of people you recently emailed to. Some of those people might not be on your contact list at all.
    If you UN-check the box "Recent contacts (Microsoft People)", you will find that those contacts are no longer on the People list.
     
    davidhk, Dec 11, 2019
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