Initially try using the Office cd to repair the installation.
Assuming that is successfull, use the Mail Applet in the control panel to
create a new Profile (not copy) add a new data file & the accounts & test

"clo" wrote in message
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i have office professional 2007. i have never got outlook 2007 to work. I
am
trying again. I have tried reinstaling it. It just wont. The icon is there
but when I try yo open it I get the message - Cannot start Microsoft
Outlook. The command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are
using.

I have genuine office professional 2007.

How can I make it work because without it I can not run business contact
manager.
tx