Windows 8-8.1 upgrade

[AndrewSchofield]

Hi,

We've recently bought new PCs which came with Win8. After the initial shock of the touch-based OS on a PC, we've got used to it. Now we've had an update notice for Win8.1 so updated it. What a mistake, I wished we just stayed as we were. Brought back all the c**p I had got rid of!

Anway, we were using Mozzila Thunderbird for e-mails. After the upgrade, Thunderbird is still installed, but all the e-mail account details are gone and all address book and e-mails appear to have gone. Obviously I can re-enter the account details but not the addresses and I can't recreate the e-mails in my inbox. Have these gone for good or will they be backed up somewhere on the hard drive and I can I get them back??

 

[CylonRaider]

Not quite sure how Windows does it but as Thunderbird is a Mozilla creation I'd imagine there'd be a .(dot) Thunderbird folder in "Program files" ?

(Show all files)

In Linux it's easy peasy, Just go to Home folder.. Press ctrl + H to show all hidden files and open the .Thunderbird folder..

Voila

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[AndrewSchofield]

Thanks Cylon - wasn't quite in the same place, but you helped me know what to look for!! All e-mails restored now.

Any idea where the Thunderbird address book files are stored?

 

[CylonRaider]

Should be the same Folder

Remember to "Show all files" as it may be hidden

 

[AndrewSchofield]

Thanks, found it now - wasn't sure what file type I was looking for, but found the .mab files now. All back as it was.

Didn't think the windows update would mess about with other installed programs - wish I'd never bothered upgrading now!!