I've tried so many different methods that have not worked, but the bottom line is that I only have messages on WLM that go back to 07/31, whereas on my Vista Windows Mail I have hundreds of emails that go back to 2011.  I really need those emails,

And I can find no method for exporting/importing my contacts.

And the 3rd problem is that, although on the W7 PC I went into WLM, options, email accounts, selected Verizon (my email carrier), properties, advanced, and made sure there was a check mark in the box 'Leave a copy of messages on server'..... it made no difference.  The emails exist on my verizon.net account and my WLM mail for only a short time before they disappear from Verizon.  I don't want them to disappear.

Can't someone please help?

Thank you.