Can i open a pst file using windows mail

Windows Mail is a deprecated email client that was included with Windows Vista and Windows 7. It's not compatible with PST files, which are used by Microsoft Outlook.

PST files are proprietary to Outlook and contain email messages, contacts, calendar events, and other data. Windows Mail, on the other hand, uses its own database format to store email messages and other data.

If you want to open a PST file, you'll need to use Microsoft Outlook or a third-party email client that supports PST files. Here are a few options:

1. Microsoft Outlook: You can open a PST file using Microsoft Outlook. If you don't have Outlook installed, you can download and install it from the Microsoft website.
2. Outlook Express: If you're using Windows XP, you can use Outlook Express to open a PST file. Outlook Express is an older email client that's compatible with PST files.
3. Thunderbird: Thunderbird is a free, open-source email client that supports PST files. You can download and install Thunderbird from the Mozilla website.
4. PST Viewer: PST Viewer is a free, third-party tool that allows you to view and export PST files. You can download PST Viewer from the SoftPerfect website.
5. PST Converter: PST Converter is a paid tool that allows you to convert PST files to other formats, such as EML, MSG, or PDF. You can download PST Converter from the SysInfoTools website.

Keep in mind that if you're trying to open a PST file that was created in a newer version of Outlook, you may need to upgrade to a newer version of Outlook or use a third-party tool to convert the file to a format that's compatible with your email client.