If it's just Folders.dbx, ignore it.

Else, close OE and then use Task Manager (right click the taskbar) to verify
that all instances of msimn.exe are closed. Then open OE, click File | Work
Offline, and try again.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com


"marrie" wrote in message
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Hello. I've followed these directions from
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...orruption.mspx
and all seemed to go well but I got the following error message.
Outlook Express

The folder is currently in use by Outlook Express or by another
application.

OK Cancel

How can this be if I had teh folders list closed and hidden from view and
i was off line? Ive been trying to solve this problem for months without
success. Thanks.