I rechecked my default settings and found that "show system files" was not
checked. Once I checked that, I found the file. (FYI, I did uncheck same
after I found it).
Also locate32 did find it when I determined that I needed to save the search
and then view it.
Thanks to all.
magic
"brink" wrote:
>
> magic;426064 Wrote:
> > This works. Still cannot understand why I cannot see it in a file
> > listing
> > under Program Files. Another one of Bill Gates' mysteries!!!
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Magic
> >
> >
> > "BillD" wrote:
> >
> > > Windows Mail is part of Vista and by default is located at
> > "C:\Program
> > > Files\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe". You could create a new shortcut on
> > the
> > > desktop with this as the properties. The quotation marks are
> > required.
> > > Select your mail icon from the list under 'change icon'. Hope this
> > helps.
> > >
> > > WEDJR
> > >
> > > "magic" <magic@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:6F4521EA-EB35-4795-8FB9-B3879D803FD4@microsoft.com...
> > > >I used Windows Mail on my new computer for 3 days and then decided I
> > > > preferred Thunderbird for my e-mail. I set up Thunderbird to be the
> > > > default
> > > > e-mail program.
> > > >
> > > > Later I had a problem with Thunderbird and decided to change back
> > to
> > > > Windows
> > > > Mail. However, when I attempted to locate the winmail.exe file I
> > could
> > > > not.
> > > > I have my search preferences set to search system and hidden files
> > as well
> > > > as
> > > > other files. I can click on a mailbox, however, and winmail starts.
> > I
> > > > would
> > > > prefer to go in the "front" door with a winmail icon on the desktop
> > and
> > > > not
> > > > enter by way of a mail box.
> > > >
> > > > I could not find a download on the microsoft.com site for windows
> > mail.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone help me locate the file on my computer or a download?
> > > >
> > > > Many thanks.
> > >
>
> Magic,
>
> You might try running the command "sfc /scannow" in a elevated command
> prompt. It will verify and repair system files. Hopefully it will let
> you see it in Program Files again. Here's a link for how to use it.
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66...tem-files.html
>
> Shawn
>
>
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> brink
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