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Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000

Start by visiting Windows Updates. It appears that you haven't been there
since you bought this machine. I'm not even sure what Windows version you
have.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"Debbie Gibbs" wrote in message
...
When I switch identities OE shuts down. What could this be from and how
can
I correct it? Thanks for any help you can give.
Debbie