"Maurice" wrote in message
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Dear Frank,

Thanks for enlightning me. I checked out what you stated, and sure enough
I
found the folder and found the following files, but strangely enough NOT
the
one you indicated viz. msimn.exe. These were the only ones in the folder :

C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msoe.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msoe.txt
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msoeres.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\oeimport.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\oemig50.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\oemiglib.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\setup50.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wab.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wabfind.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wabimp.dll
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wabmig.exe

I must also just state the OE is presently NOT installed on my system. No
"Start Program , or a desktop icon even. Not sure how my I.T. people
wangled it, perhaps it was so set up as part of the image they use to load
on
new PCs.

What I still need to know is, is it possible the still install OE
regardless, and given the above info, how do I go about doing so ? It
seems I
have an important file "missing" (perhaps on purpose).

Okay, it is possible for the IT people to install Windows without msimn.exe.
If they have done so you should get their permission before installing it.
They may have a very good reason and it's their machine.

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Make sure your anti-virus is turned off.
The section
"Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6"
works on earlier versions of Windows.

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