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Windows 7 Downgraded to XP

by K9er Mar 29, 2010 3:10AM PDT

Hi All,
I purchased a new computer, moved some files over to new computer via a router network, actually someone else did it. How do I identify which files go to what programs? For instance, I can't find my Mozilla Thunderbird mail folders etc?

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There is no simple method...

by John.Wilkinson Mar 29, 2010 5:07AM PDT

In the case of Thunderbird, the mail folders are stored in a default location of C:\Documents and Settings\<your Windows username>\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\<your profile> under Windows XP and C:\Users\<your Windows username>\AppData\Roaming\Thunderbird\Profiles\<your profile> under Windows 7. However, since a file can be associated with any number of programs (.txt files, for instance, can be opened with Notepad, Wordpad, Word, WordPerfect, Works WP, Notepad++, etc), it's difficult to easily identify which program you need without looking up the extension online and making an educated guess unless they're located in a folder named after the program used to open them.

John

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