I use Linux exclusively now. Go to:Computer and you should see you're windows folder. Double click on that and your mail is in Documents and settings.
Also if you've got Linux working properly DL the Linux version of Avast and scan that Windows folder. With Windows dormant you'll have a better chance of fixing things unless the bug has totally destroyed things. You could also pull the HD out of that machine & either put it in a USB caddy or hook it up as a slave and scan with Avast. The key here is to have Windows not up and running on that drive.