You can’t copy text messages or contacts to your computer, but you can sync them with your 
Microsoft account.
Tip: If your computer's operating system is Windows 7, Windows 8, or later, you can also use 
the Windows Phone app. Windows 8 and later operating systems install the app automatically 
when you connect your phone to your computer. With Windows 7, you can download it from 
www.windowsphone.com.
For info on which app works with which computer, see the following table:
Windows 
Phone app
Windows 
Phone app 
for 
desktop
Windows 
Phone app 
for Mac
Lumia 
Photo 
Transfer 
for Mac 
app 
(photos 
and videos 
only)
Windows 
Explorer
Windows 8 and 
later
x x x
Windows 8 RT x x
Windows 7 x x
Windows 
Vista/XP
x
Mac x x
Tip: The easiest way to access files on your phone is the Files app. You can download it from 
www.windowsphone.com.
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