Windows live mail documents and settings
The nostalgia!
Windows Live Mail (WLM) was a popular email client developed by Microsoft, and it's still used by many people today. When you set up WLM, it stores its settings and data in the following locations:
Documents and Settings
On Windows XP and earlier versions, WLM stores its settings and data in the following folders:
- Application Data: This folder contains the WLM settings, including account settings, filters, and other customizations. The path is usually:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Your Username>\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail - Local Settings: This folder contains the WLM data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events. The path is usually:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Your Username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
AppData
On Windows Vista and later versions, WLM stores its settings and data in the following folders:
- Roaming: This folder contains the WLM settings, including account settings, filters, and other customizations. The path is usually:
C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail - Local: This folder contains the WLM data, including emails, contacts, and calendar events. The path is usually:
C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
Important notes
- Make sure to backup your WLM data regularly to prevent loss of important emails, contacts, and calendar events.
- If you're upgrading to a newer version of Windows or switching to a different email client, you may need to migrate your WLM data to the new platform.
- WLM is no longer supported by Microsoft, and it's recommended to use a more modern email client like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.