In my Local Outlook 'Contacts Properties" dialogue box, the option to set "this folder as an email address book" is grayed out. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the email account numerous times. I have to manage 2 exchange accounts in my local outlook and none of the accounts have the capability of setting the contact folders as an email address book.
If and until I send an email to someone, the addresses are not available in any search from the actual email.