Windows live mail storage folder location
The storage folder location for Windows Live Mail depends on the version of Windows Live Mail you are using and the operating system you are running. Here are the most common locations:
Windows Live Mail 2011 and earlier:
- On Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
- On Windows Vista and Windows 7:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
Windows Live Mail 2012 and later:
- On Windows 8 and Windows 10:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Live Mail
Note: <username>
should be replaced with your actual Windows username.
In these folders, you'll find the following subfolders:
Email
: This is where your email messages are stored.Settings
: This folder contains your email account settings and other configuration files.Cache
: This folder stores temporary files used by Windows Live Mail.
You can also check the location of your Windows Live Mail storage folder by following these steps:
- Open Windows Live Mail.
- Click on "File" > "Options" > "Data Files".
- The "Data Files" window will display the location of your email storage folder.
Remember to back up your email data regularly to prevent loss of important messages.