This is the third time that I have had this issue.  I just did a clean uninstall of Windows Live per your guidance at

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/livemail-people/windows-live-mail-contacts-not-responding/21382bd4-abe4-4573-a82c-db25100aac8e  I have installed the version with the link provided, imported my email where I saved it and the contacts still aren't working.  I have another computer that I use on the road and when I log into Windows Live on it, the contacts and calendar are intact.  The last time I did a clean uninstall, it seems to me that there were some other hidden parts somewhere in addition to the two in the string above but I can't seem to find those directions on the website.  Can oyu help me get these contacts working again?  They worked fine since I last did this about 3-4 months ago.