Vista - Windows 7 email program?

This procedure worked for me:
1. Rename the C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\ directory in Win7 to something else.
2. Copy that same-named directory (including its files) from a working Vista
computer and paste it to the Win7 computer.
3. Create a new shortcut from the WinMail.exe file.

Then after Windows Mail is installed on Windows 7, apply the two
registry fixes mentioned here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...efault-5..html

By the way, I always read all the threads here.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message news:OIWPZgtUKHA.1792@newsgroup

Thank you Gary - that should work for me - I do have my up-to-date Windows
Mail on another Vista Home Premium, that I won't upgrade until the 1st one
works flawlessly. Right now I'm stuck - W7 home premium says
"The following issues are preventing Windows from upgrading. Cancel the
upgrade, complete each task, and then restart the upgrade to continue. -
There is not enough free space to store temporary Windows installation
files. Try using Disk Cleanup, uninstall old programs, or move files to an
external location such as a CD, DVD, or external hard drive. "
but I just changed to a huge hard drive and re-installed C: and D: and it
works perfectly for a day or two. I posted a new query in vista.general
newsgroup. Right now I'm waiting for any help. How do I ask Microsoft? No
W#7 newsgroup yet. Just forums.

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:uNebAH0UKHA.1232@newsgroup
This procedure worked for me:
1. Rename the C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\ directory in Win7 to something
else.
2. Copy that same-named directory (including its files) from a working Vista
computer and paste it to the Win7 computer.
3. Create a new shortcut from the WinMail.exe file.

Then after Windows Mail is installed on Windows 7, apply the two
registry fixes mentioned here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...default-5.html

By the way, I always read all the threads here.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OIWPZgtUKHA.1792@newsgroup

Microsoft will probably not create a Windows 7 newsgroup,
since they are deemphasizing NNTP support. A web-based
help site is here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help

and some forums here:

http://windows7forums.com/
http://www.sevenforums.com/

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message news:uCft0t2UKHA.5208@newsgroup

Gary, I used the link you gave to me. Microsoft has escalated my problem
twice, and the current guy has spent hours taking over my screen and trying
things. I hope he will give up soon and escalate my problem to someone in
Seattle. Is there a way I can make that happen?

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OQorl15UKHA.4360@newsgroup
Microsoft will probably not create a Windows 7 newsgroup,
since they are deemphasizing NNTP support. A web-based
help site is here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help

and some forums here:

http://windows7forums.com/
http://www.sevenforums.com/

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:uCft0t2UKHA.5208@newsgroup

Not sure which one of the three links you mean.

I don't know of any way to get escalated support from Microsoft.

Be sure to post your issue to the two forums I gave you. Some user
may have resolved that issue already.
Also, here is a third help forum:
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...egory/windows7

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message news:egiU%23nMVKHA.4704@newsgroup

Gary,

I am waiting until I have a fix (hack?) so my Vista's Windows Mail will work
properly when I upgrade (not new install) to W7. I purchased an Acer
slightly before W7's availability, that included an upgrade to W7 when it
becomes available. I got my upgrade CD - Vista Home Premium 32 bit to W7
Home premium 32 bit - yesterday.

Since the upgrade will preserve my programs, including Windows Mail, the
hack should let me continue to use Windows Mail with all my contracts,
messages in various folders, etc.

Can you point me to the hack?

Thanks,

Paul

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
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I'm not sure where you are seeing a conflict in my statements.

Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail can be used simultaneously,
and in Vista they are both fully functional.

Windows Mail will only run in Windows 7 after employing the hack I
previously mentioned.
Windows Mail newsgroups mode under Windows 7 is fully functional,
and I am using it in that fashion right now.
Windows Mail email mode under Windows 7 is functional as far as
the basics are concerned, but I don't recommend it for the average
user because they will get frustrated when their MailTo links don't work.
Furthermore, future Windows 7 updates may further degrade WM's
limited compatibility with that OS, since Microsoft has no intention
of supporting WM functionality under Windows 7.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"CWLee" <cdubyalee@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:%23DEmk08SKHA.4028@newsgroup

This procedure worked for me:
1. Rename the C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\ directory in Win7 to something else.
2. Copy that same-named directory (including its files) from a working Vista
computer and paste it to the Win7 computer.
3. Create a new shortcut from the WinMail.exe file.

Then after Windows Mail is installed on Windows 7, apply the two
registry fixes mentioned here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...tml#post309014

Those registry fixes are only needed if you want Windows Mail to handle
all the default mail protocols. The fixes aren't needed to get basic mail
functionality.

Be aware that future Windows Updates may render WM inoperable in
Windows 7, as will running SFC.exe. For that reason I recommend also
installing Windows Live Mail, so you will have an immediate fallback
if WM fails.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message news:OagiCOjXKHA.1236@newsgroup

Thanks, Gary. I won't need to move Windows Mail to W7. It will be there,
like all of my other applications, since I'm doing an in-place upgrade, not
a total install.

You pointed me to that W7 forum before, but I don't see how to download the
two registry fixes. I'm apparently not understanding something very basic,
but it's Greek to me.

If WM eventually stops working, I'll move to T-bird or something else - not
WLM - that won't work for me.

Best regards,
Paul

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OmXqRHlXKHA.1372@newsgroup
This procedure worked for me:
1. Rename the C:\Program Files\Windows Mail\ directory in Win7 to something
else.
2. Copy that same-named directory (including its files) from a working Vista
computer and paste it to the Win7 computer.
3. Create a new shortcut from the WinMail.exe file.

Then after Windows Mail is installed on Windows 7, apply the two
registry fixes mentioned here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/software/...tml#post309014

Those registry fixes are only needed if you want Windows Mail to handle
all the default mail protocols. The fixes aren't needed to get basic mail
functionality.

Be aware that future Windows Updates may render WM inoperable in
Windows 7, as will running SFC.exe. For that reason I recommend also
installing Windows Live Mail, so you will have an immediate fallback
if WM fails.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OagiCOjXKHA.1236@newsgroup

Your assumption is not correct.
The in-place upgrade of Vista to Windows 7 will not bring along
Vista's Windows Mail. Microsoft has deliberately disabled
Windows Mail in Windows 7. Only the procedure I gave you will
resurrect it.

The file names in the forum are clickable links. Clicking on those
should start the download process.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message news:O9pvdslXKHA.1372@newsgroup

Gary, your advice is excellent. My email is working, with all of my
contacts and my folder structures. I had to export .iaf files to avoid
having to enter passwords for my 16 email accounts. Whew!

But based upon the problems that poppa bear says he had with the hacks, I
probably should leave what I have. What is an example of what I will be
missing? A big deal, or just a minor annoyance occasionally?

Today I did an in-place update from Vista 32 bit Home Premium to W7 32 bit
Home Premium, using the CDs that Acer sent because I purchased one of their
8 hour battery 15.6" 5810T laptops last month for $450. It took forever,
and I had to turn the laptop off a couple times, then start it back up. It
picked up where it had been stuck, every time. That concerned me, but the
results appear OK. I finished by doing their many updates. All of the
applications work. And since my contacts and emails are where they were, I
suspect the same technique will work there,and I'd rather use that laptop as
my email machine.

Thanks again, and could I trust the hacks, or learn from poppa bear's
problems?

Paul

"Gary VanderMolen" <gary@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OmJZrDnXKHA.3504@newsgroup
Your assumption is not correct.
The in-place upgrade of Vista to Windows 7 will not bring along
Vista's Windows Mail. Microsoft has deliberately disabled
Windows Mail in Windows 7. Only the procedure I gave you will
resurrect it.

The file names in the forum are clickable links. Clicking on those
should start the download process.

--
Gary VanderMolen, Microsoft MVP (Mail)
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/def...le/vandermolen


"Paul H" <NoSpamphobergNoSpam@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:O9pvdslXKHA.1372@newsgroup