Fix for Contacts folder missing "New Contact" and other buttons in the Command Bar

Fix for Contacts Folder Missing “New Contact” And Other Buttons in the Command Bar

When you open the Windows Contacts folder (shell:Contacts), the following buttons may be missing from the Command Bar:

This happens if the folder template for the Contacts folder is incorrect. Follow these steps to fix the problem:

1. Open the Contacts folder

2. Right-click an empty area in the folder, and choose Customize This Folder…

3. In the folder type drop down box, select Contacts

4. Click OK

The missing buttons should be restored to the Command bar.

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Bob

said this on Monday, November 23rd 2009 4:52 am

I upgraded from Vista to W7 and restored all contacts to the proper Contacts directory. The standard email program that comes with W7 does not seem to be aware of this folder. It would be good to know the location of the email programs contacts. Further, if you add a new contact via the email program, it does not show up in the Contacts folder. So, where is the folder hidden?
Kathy

said this on Saturday, October 3rd 2009 10:07 am

I just love you!
But why does it happen in the first place?
margied

said this on Saturday, August 29th 2009 11:09 am

Thank you for such clear information.
Pity not in windows help file!
Jim Foster

said this on Thursday, August 20th 2009 3:12 am

Thanks, It is so simple when you know what to do.
Thank GOD for people like you
Thank you for the perfect information
JEF
Susann

said this on Tuesday, July 28th 2009 10:45 am

Thanks a lot, I’ve been searching for a way to fix this for 2 days! You made my day! Susann in Sweden
Georgia

said this on Tuesday, April 28th 2009 7:15 pm

Thanks – worked perfectly! Why isn’t this in the windows help file??
Thanks for the fix -
GJR
Stuart

said this on Sunday, April 5th 2009 6:17 pm

Re; Fix for Contacts Folder
Can’t believe this isn’t in the windows help file!
Thanks for the fix
Keep up the good work
SFH