Windows 10: Problem getting Windows 10 mail to add a new contact to the People App

I am using Windows 10 Mail and the People App for contacts.

Problem is I can't get any new emails that come in to create a new contact in the People App.


I have looked for a solution online and it sounds like it should allow me to create a new contact by clicking in the space around the email address but this does nothing.


When I click on the email address it displays the email address and any previous emails - but still no option to add to People.


I've found this on more than 1 different laptop and am struggling to find a solution.


Any ideas ?


Thanks.

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Cannot delete contacts from Windows 10 Mail App


Before someone suggests this as an answer, let me just say that I am aware that the Windows 10 Mail app supposedly gets its contacts from the Windows 10 People app. The People app on my computer has the precise contacts in it that it is supposed to. The problem with the Mail app is this: When I type the first letter of a contact's name, and the menu with a selection of contacts to choose from drops down, it includes contacts that I was able to delete from the People app. There does not appear to be any way to get rid of them. Any suggestions?

 

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.

 

Cannot delete contacts from Windows 10 Mail App

I am not offering a solution.
I am asking you 2 to check this out, if you don't mind.
Assuming you are using Outlook.com ( aka Hotmail.com ). If you are not, please ignore this and I apologize.
Go online and sign in to your outlook.com.
Find out if you have the same problem.