Compacting folders is necessary, but can result in a loss of messages if not
done correctly. Compacting should not result in a loss of a Toolbar though.

If this doesn't help, then I would try a new identity.
http://www.insideoe.com/problems/bugs.htm#notoolbars
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~


"James" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the quick reply. I wasn't expecting a reply until tomorrow
morning. After posting, I reviewed some older posts from OE General and
came across a similar post on 2/16/07 - and you recommended he take a look
at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=209169

I'm thinking the above instructions are a more detailed version of the one
you supplied to me {below}. Since I've never delved into creating 'new
identities,' I think I can follow the instructions detailed {above}.

One question? Do you think my compacting the folders {off-line} could
have caused the missing toolbar?

Thanks - james


"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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See:
http://www.insideoe.com/problems/bugs.htm#notoolbars
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"James" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to assist an elderly neighbor with a one-month old Dell
{WinXP Home/OE6}. Today, she completely lost her entire Toolbar. When
I go to 'Layout,' the Toolbar box was checked. I checked/unchecked -
no difference. When I checked the Toolbar box, the 'Customize Toolbar'
button would appear 'active' - but no customize screen would come up.
Nothing happens when you click on the Customize Toolbar button.

Yesterday evening, I thought I would help her by 'compacting' her
folders. I went 'off-line' and clicked the 'Compact' button. It
appeared to function normally. My neighbor is thinking maybe what I did
[compacting her folders] caused the problem. I'm thinking there's no
connection - just a timewise coincidence.

I'm totally stuck. Nothing I did brought back the Toolbar.
Send/Receive functions - just no buttons.

Thanks - james