How to Delete Contacts in PowerShell

The Windows PowerShell is used to execute text-based commands for Windows and Microsoft programs. The main PowerShell window looks like a DOS command prompt window. However, it is used to run script commands instead of Windows program commands. The PowerShell can be used to administer a Windows system, change program settings and modify program data. For example, you can send an email using Outlook, convert a Word DOC file to a DOCX file or delete an Outlook contact without opening Microsoft Outlook.

Instructions

1. Open the "Start" menu, then click "All Programs," move to the "Windows PowerShell 1.0" folder, then click "Windows PowerShell." This opens a Windows PowerShell window where you can enter commands.

2. Type "command outlook" and press "Enter." This allows you to enter commands for Microsoft Outlook.

3. Type "contacts delete contactname" and press "Enter." Replace "contactname" with the name of the contact you want to delete. Repeat for each contact you want to delete. For a list of available commands in Outlook, you can also type "?" and press "Enter."

4. Type "exit" and press "Enter" to exit Outlook commands, then again to exit the PowerShell.

References

• Microsoft Technet: Getting Started With Windows PowerShell