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gutted · 10-29-09, 02:02 AM

I installed windows 7, and it didn't come with an e-mail program. Apparently you have to download the new windows live mail.

Tried it and don't like it. I want my vista mail back.

Looked around on the net, and it's apparently already "in" windows7. The folder is there, but some of the stuff is missing. Pages i found said all you have to do is copy the Windows Mail folder from vista ontop of it and you have vista mail back.

Problem is, i don't want to re-install vista to get it back.

So that's where i need help. Can someone be kind enough to zip up their C:\Program Files\Windows Mail folder and send it to me?

I've been scouring the net for it but i keep running into sites that tell you how to do it.. but dont provide the goods.

I need the files off a 32 bit install.. not 64. Already tried getting it from a friend, but he had 64 bit, and it refused to run on my 32bit install.

Much thanks to anyone willing to do it.

And before anyone says to use thunderbird or some other client, i have a specific reason i want to use vista's mail.. and that is because it pulls its contacts from your User\Contacts folder which i've used extensively (even adding pictures for everyone etc.). I dont want to have to manage two sets of contacts.

10-29-09, 02:02 AM	#1
gutted The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA. Posts: 1,353 Downloads: 470 Uploads: 10	Anyone have vista 32-bit installed? need help. I installed windows 7, and it didn't come with an e-mail program. Apparently you have to download the new windows live mail. Tried it and don't like it. I want my vista mail back. Looked around on the net, and it's apparently already "in" windows7. The folder is there, but some of the stuff is missing. Pages i found said all you have to do is copy the Windows Mail folder from vista ontop of it and you have vista mail back. Problem is, i don't want to re-install vista to get it back. So that's where i need help. Can someone be kind enough to zip up their C:\Program Files\Windows Mail folder and send it to me? I've been scouring the net for it but i keep running into sites that tell you how to do it.. but dont provide the goods. I need the files off a 32 bit install.. not 64. Already tried getting it from a friend, but he had 64 bit, and it refused to run on my 32bit install. Much thanks to anyone willing to do it. And before anyone says to use thunderbird or some other client, i have a specific reason i want to use vista's mail.. and that is because it pulls its contacts from your User\Contacts folder which i've used extensively (even adding pictures for everyone etc.). I dont want to have to manage two sets of contacts.