To reinstall, see this KB article, which though written for Windows XP, also
works in all other operating systems except Windows 95:
How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q318378
--
Jim Pickering, MVP, Outlook Express
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/pr...8-1171988A62D6
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Thanks.




"Vaughn" wrote in message
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Jim Pickering wrote:
"Vaughn" wrote in message
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Tried renaming the file to test, but it still did not work as, as said
the whole OE window is non active when initiated from start. because of
this I cannot use file, so cannot import the messages.

Sorry I must have not fully explained myself when typing, or I have
missed something you have asked I try.

many thanks again Vaughn


Hope you are aware that you cannot rename the files in the message store,
nor can you rename the folder if Outlook Express is open. You must close
Outlook Express first, then search for the DBX files and rename the
folder containing the DBX files- not the DBX files themselves. Then try
Frank's proposed solution: open Outlook Express, click
File/Import/Messages, selecting from a message store and point to the
renamed folder that you renamed.


I cannot use File/Import/Messages, as when the application opens it opens
in an inactive state, NOTHING works, not even the Windows Tool bar for
minimising, and closing the said window.

this even happens after trying the given steps.

I'd do a full un-install, and then reinstall if I new how, but I do not,
any ideas please let me know.

Thanks again Vaughn