How to access the data file in windows mail

Windows Mail is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, and it stores its data files in a specific location. Here's how to access the data file in Windows Mail:

Method 1: Using the Windows Mail settings

  1. Open Windows Mail.
  2. Click on the "Tools" menu and select "Accounts".
  3. Click on the "View or change account settings" button next to the account you want to access.
  4. Click on the "More Settings" button.
  5. In the "More Settings" window, click on the "Data Files" tab.
  6. The path to the data file will be displayed in the "Data Files" field. You can copy and paste this path to access the file.

Method 2: Using the Windows Explorer

  1. Open Windows Explorer (File Explorer in Windows 10).
  2. Navigate to the following location:
    • For Windows Vista: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail
    • For Windows 7: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail
    • Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.
  3. Look for the file with a .eml extension, which contains the email data. This file is usually named Windows Mail.eml.
  4. You can also look for other files with .edb or .edb-journal extensions, which contain the email database and journal files.

Note: Be careful when accessing and modifying the data files, as incorrect changes can cause Windows Mail to malfunction or lose data.

If you're looking to export or import email data from Windows Mail, you can use the built-in export feature or third-party tools like Microsoft Outlook or other email clients.