After enabling Windows Mail, setting default for .eml

femmdange

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So I got Windows Mail working and pretty happy :dinesh: as I was able to retrieve about 10 years of messages. But, pointers went bad and some messages are not available. The only way to get them is to go directly to the folder where they are saved, and open the message itself -- they're all there. So, I would do that and re-save, but I can't open .eml files. Windows 8 doesn't allow me to specify Windows Mail as a default program for any file type. I'm pretty sure I had to edit the registry to get Windows Mail to fully work with Windows 7 but can't recall what all changes need to happen, or if Windows 8 is just going to be more limited.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8
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    Laptop
Hi Femmdange, welcome to the Eight Forums.

If you have Microsoft Office Outlook installed, it can open EML files. A nice free alternative is eM Client 5 Free, basically a 30 day trial version of their commercial Pro version which you can continue to use after the trial period as a free version with some reduced functionality.

Kari
 

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    6 GB
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    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
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Yep, excellent choice...I use eM Client 5 myself on my laptop, the free version of it. So, the only differecne I've found with free vs paid is the number of email accounts you can have, with free just 2 accounts. There is a comparison chart of the two on the site. It works great, but I prefer Outlook from my Office 2010, which I use on my desktop.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom build
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    AMD Phenom II X 4 965 BE
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    Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
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    G-Skill 8 GB PC 8500
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    Realtek HD onboard
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    Razor DeathAdder 3.5
Thanks for the advice. I do have Outlook but can't get it to open the .eml files either. Windows mail is the default to open them but it just launches the program, not opening the mail item itself.

I may wind up downloading this e-mail program you mentioned, so appreciate the info on that. I mean, it's not like Windows Mail wasn't a little buggy -- it was just simple and easy. For that matter, I could use Outlook, but I find the interface slightly more cumbersome than I want.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    Laptop
  • Right click an EML file
  • Select Open with > Choose default program

    2013-05-08_000746.png

  • Select Use this app for all .eml files
  • Select Outlook (desktop)

    2013-05-08_001030.png

  • If Outlook is not visible, click More options link and it should appear on the list
Windows assigns EML files now to Outlook and you can in the future open them simply by double clicking.

Kari
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
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