PC Win: MSMAIL.INI Entries in [Address Book]

Last reviewed: October 23, 1995
Article ID: Q86094
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, and 3.2

This article lists and explains all the entries in the Microsoft Mail for Windows private profile, MSMAIL.INI, that are contained in the [Address Book] section.

[Address Book]

Default ID Data=<byte count>

This entry holds the length of the default directory Name Service Identifier (NSID) entry. It is written automatically by the address book whenever the user changes preference as to default directory. You should not change it under any circumstances.

Directory ID=<string of hex bytes>

This is the value of name service identifier for the directory the user chooses as the default, that is, the directory that's displayed when the address book dialog is opened. It is written automatically by the address book whenever the user changes preference as to default directory. You should not change it under any circumstances.

Directory Name=<default directory name>

This is the name of the directory the user chooses as the default, that is, the one that's displayed when the address book dialog is opened. It is written automatically by the address book whenever the user changes preference as to default directory. You should not change it.


Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00b 3.20 Address Book
KBCategory: kbenv kbtlc
KBSubCategory: MailPCWin


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Last reviewed: October 23, 1995
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