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  1. markdp
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64bit
       New #1030

    Making WinMail.exe visible


    I couldn't get the attrib command to work. Fortunately, the Command Prompt still exists in Windows 7. After making my way to the Program Files/Windows Mail folder, I put in the following command:

    attrib -s -h WinMail.exe

    Windows Mail is now unhidden in Explorer.

    One thing I forgot to mention. When you get to the command line shortcut, RIGHT CLICK it. Choose 'Run as Administrator.' If you don't do this, you won't have authority to use the attrib command above.
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  3. Dad11
    Posts : 4
    Windows Vista 64bit Ultimate
       New #1031

    I am fairly new at this and would appreciate a reply. I've seen the detailed information about how to reinstate Windows Mail in Windows 7. But I want to keep all of my current emails and the folders, if possible. The description did not say whether you do these things before or after upgrading (or I missed it). I have a concern that if I install Windows 7, which just got here this morning and I'm eager to install, I may not be able to go back to get something that is needed. I found, using Ztree, all of my current emails and have copied them to another drive, with folders. I don't know about attachments, yet. Thank you. Dan
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  4. roncerr
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    Windows 8 Pro w/MC 32-bit
       New #1032

    Dad11 said:
    ...I have a concern that if I install Windows 7, which just got here this morning and I'm eager to install, I may not be able to go back to get something that is needed. I found, using Ztree, all of my current emails and have copied them to another drive, with folders. I don't know about attachments, yet...
    I don't know what Ztree does. If you were originally using Windows Mail on Vista, or Outlook Express on XP, You can use the built-in export features they have for messages and contacts.

    Instead of exporting it could be as simple as backing up your Contacts folder for Vista or your .wab file for OE. For messages, you could save the Explorer "app data" Folder "Outlook Express" or "Windows Mail". Then when importing, navigate to the appropriate saved folder.
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  5. markdp
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64bit
       New #1033

    Dad11 said:
    I am fairly new at this and would appreciate a reply. I've seen the detailed information about how to reinstate Windows Mail in Windows 7. But I want to keep all of my current emails and the folders, if possible. The description did not say whether you do these things before or after upgrading (or I missed it). I have a concern that if I install Windows 7, which just got here this morning and I'm eager to install, I may not be able to go back to get something that is needed. I found, using Ztree, all of my current emails and have copied them to another drive, with folders. I don't know about attachments, yet. Thank you. Dan

    My Windows 7 is a new computer. There was no danger in my losing messages from my Vista computer as I am not upgrading it. One thing I noticed about WM on Windows 7 - Windows Mail did not remember which emails were unread(highlighted.) Otherwise, it works exactly the same.

    As for upgrading, you should make at least 2 copies of your email, pictures, documents, etc in a location other than your hard drive. You may lose everything when you do the upgrade. The upgrade is usually irreversible.
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  7. Dad11
    Posts : 4
    Windows Vista 64bit Ultimate
       New #1034

    markdp said:
    My Windows 7 is a new computer. There was no danger in my losing messages from my Vista computer as I am not upgrading it. One thing I noticed about WM on Windows 7 - Windows Mail did not remember which emails were unread(highlighted.) Otherwise, it works exactly the same.

    As for upgrading, you should make at least 2 copies of your email, pictures, documents, etc in a location other than your hard drive. You may lose everything when you do the upgrade. The upgrade is usually irreversible.
    Thank you both. I'd not remembered about exporting. I'll do that. I've completed creating the Windows Easy Transfer file (300 Gigs). I have 2 other internal hard drives besides the one that will become Window 7. And Ztree is a wonderful file management program. See it at Ztree.com.
    I don't plan to let it format drive C:, but what I have is the full version, not just the upgrade.
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  8. Dad11
    Posts : 4
    Windows Vista 64bit Ultimate
       New #1035

    I don't have much time, tonight, but How to Reinstate Windows Mail in Windows 7 does not appear to work correctly. I'm getting error messages. I'm going to bail and try again, tomorrow.
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  9. ronnycopeh
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #1036

    error message


    I have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and have follow everything to the letter but keep getting a message stating windows mail could not be started because msoe.dll could not be initialized. need some help. thanks in advance.
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  11. rayzorsharp
    Posts : 2
    Windows7 64 bit
       New #1037

    Just followed your instructions and I now have outlook express back on windows 7 64 bit.
    Works great
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  12. Ex_Brit
    Posts : 1,633
    Win 7 Ult SP1/Win 10 Pro (all x64)
       New #1038

    rayzorsharp said:
    Just followed your instructions and I now have outlook express back on windows 7 64 bit.
    Works great

    You mean Windows Mail I trust. ;-)
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  13. rayzorsharp
    Posts : 2
    Windows7 64 bit
       New #1039

    Windows mail it is but it looks excatly like outlook express which I have used for years.
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