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The thread discusses transferring Windows Mail files from Vista to a Windows 8 PC, but the files are unreadable because there is no compatible app. The original poster is seeking a way to view the file contents. A responder suggests setting Windows Mail as the default email client, though this may not directly resolve the issue of viewing old mailbox files.

cxg174

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I got all my windows mail files transferred to my new pc with Windows 8. Since they are in Vista Windows mail format I cannot open them. There does not seem to be an app for this. Any ideas on what I can use to view the contents?
 

patcooke

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Just set Windows Mail as your default email client.
 

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