Windows 10: Windows Reset deletes all calendar and contact data

After the last two Microsoft updates my computer was becoming increasingly unstable. I decided to reset as a last resort after being shown a very short list of apps that would be deleted the list DID NOT include Microsoft Office or Quickbooks, VPN or Password manager and several other programs as being candidates for deletion The notice that popped up also came with the assurance that stated that reset does not affect data. I had no way of knowing it was going to wipe my computer of the major programs I use including any incidental data associated with them.


I had to set everything up again, which was annoying enough, but then I see that all my calendar data and contacts are wiped out. Just unbelievable. How can Microsoft have such incredibly poor messaging that it doesn't communicate this? I am not a techie but I do need all my data for my business. This is a big setback for me. Is there any way for me to recover this data?

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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.

 

Can't delete calendar event

Thank you for the update. Since the troubleshooter didn't work, we suggest resetting the application to resolve this problem. Follow these troubleshooting steps on how to reset Calendar app:

• On Cortana search, type apps & features.
• Choose Apps & features from the list.
• Select Mail and Calendar, then click Advanced options.
• Click on Reset.

Note: It is better to back up your data on Mail and Calendar app before resetting it.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

Outlook 2016 to Windows Phone --Can't sync contacts and calendar

I think you need the MS account to enable your the phone can synch the contact data on your MS account (people.live) and this data then becomes available to other phone apps.