Windows mail storage location
The storage location of Windows Mail (also known as Windows Live Mail) depends on the version of Windows and the location settings on your computer. Here are some common locations where Windows Mail stores its data:
Windows 7 and earlier:
- Windows Mail stores its data in the following locations:
- Email messages:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Local Folders - Contacts:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Contacts - Calendar:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Mail\Calendar
- Email messages:
Windows 8 and 8.1:
- Windows Mail stores its data in the following locations:
- Email messages:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail - Contacts:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Contacts - Calendar:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Calendar
- Email messages:
Windows 10:
- Windows Mail stores its data in the following locations:
- Email messages:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Mail - Contacts:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Contacts - Calendar:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\WindowsMail_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\Calendar
- Email messages:
Note that these locations are relative to the user's profile directory, which is usually C:\Users\<username>.
If you're looking for a specific file or folder, you can try searching for it using the Windows Search feature or using the File Explorer to navigate to the above locations.