Outlook express
 

Parts of OE are evidently corrupted.
How do I re-install OE?

Outlook express
 

You can reinstall using the method below, but if there is a virus present,
it probably won't help.

How to Reinstall or Repair IE6 and OE6:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

Although written for WinXP, it works for all Windows operating systems 98 or
newer.

If you are using WinXP/SP2, and it was not already on your computer from the
factory, you will have to remove SP2 first.

How to remove SP2:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;875350
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"RPhillips64" wrote in message
...
Parts of OE are evidently corrupted.
How do I re-install OE?

Outlook express
 

Hi RPhillips64,

Can you tell us more about the problem? There might be a better way than a
reinstall.

General Information

There are many reasons for Outlook Express not starting or for other
problems that may or may not return an error message.

See: http://www.insideoe.com/problems/errors.htm#crash

1. 3rd-party filtering software
The AVG anti-virus message scan plug-in can be a cause, although it has not
been reported for some time. It is recommended that this feature not be
used. The A-V normal scan will still protect the PC.

2. Damage to a DBX file.
There is sometimes an error message, but when this is absent finding the
(possibly) bad DBX file becomes a guessing game. The problem could be with
Outbox.dbx, Sent Items.dbx, Inbox.dbx or other file. These can be renamed
one at a time. The key file Folders.dbx can become damaged, and it can be
renamed or deleted. [See Inside OE to understand what can occur when
Folders.dbx is replaced.
http://insideoe.com/files/store.htm#deldbx ]
After renaming one try starting Outlook Express. (see below) To help prevent
this issue
compact messages on a regular basis. This is most safely done in
offline mode when the files are not being written to. Do not set
Outlook Express to automatically compact messages in the background. This
option is not available in the most recent version.

It is also recommended that messages be periodically removed from the Inbox.
A new Outlook Express folder can be created, or backup procedure performed
if ready access is not required. This will help prevent a corrupted Inbox
and help safeguard messages you wish to keep.

3. Corruption in the registry for the Outlook Express identity.
It is sometimes possible to create a new identity, and then import messages
from the old identity. This may not be an option from the OE window, but
this does not prevent tackling these issues.

OLEXP: Error Message: Msimn.exe Has Generated Errors and Will Be Closed by
Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;258034

4. Damage to the Outlook Express installed program.
Outlook Express may need to be reinstalled, but first explore other
possibilities. Back-up the store folder holding the DBX files before doing
anything. Create a new folder on the desktop to hold ALL the DBX files.

More Information

This behavior can occur if the client mail store contains a damaged .dbx
file. The damaged file is often Outbox.dbx, Inbox.dbx, or Sent Items.dbx,
but another file could be at issue.

To resolve this behavior, rename or delete the damaged .dbx file:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Windows Explorer.
2. In Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, point to Find, and then click
Files or Folders.
3. You may need to include hidden files and folders (Windows 2000 and XP).
4. Type Outbox.dbx in the Named box, and then click Find Now.
5. Right-click the file name, and then click Rename.
6. Rename the file to Outbox.old.

Note that deleting a .dbx file also deletes any e-mail messages or other
data in the folder.

OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;270670

Backup and Restore
http://www.oehelp.com/oebackup/default.aspx
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com



How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

The method for SP1 works for Win 98 and later Windows operating systems.



--
Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
*
"RPhillips64" wrote in message
...
Parts of OE are evidently corrupted.
How do I re-install OE?

Outlook express
 

Kuat Tim
One problem: Hyperlinks no longer work. To visit a website noted in an
email, I have to copy the URL and paste into IE or FireFox.

RPhillips64

"Kuay Tim" wrote:

Hi RPhillips64,

Can you tell us more about the problem? There might be a better way than a
reinstall.

General Information

There are many reasons for Outlook Express not starting or for other
problems that may or may not return an error message.

See: http://www.insideoe.com/problems/errors.htm#crash

1. 3rd-party filtering software
The AVG anti-virus message scan plug-in can be a cause, although it has not
been reported for some time. It is recommended that this feature not be
used. The A-V normal scan will still protect the PC.

2. Damage to a DBX file.
There is sometimes an error message, but when this is absent finding the
(possibly) bad DBX file becomes a guessing game. The problem could be with
Outbox.dbx, Sent Items.dbx, Inbox.dbx or other file. These can be renamed
one at a time. The key file Folders.dbx can become damaged, and it can be
renamed or deleted. [See Inside OE to understand what can occur when
Folders.dbx is replaced.
http://insideoe.com/files/store.htm#deldbx ]
After renaming one try starting Outlook Express. (see below) To help prevent
this issue
compact messages on a regular basis. This is most safely done in
offline mode when the files are not being written to. Do not set
Outlook Express to automatically compact messages in the background. This
option is not available in the most recent version.

It is also recommended that messages be periodically removed from the Inbox.
A new Outlook Express folder can be created, or backup procedure performed
if ready access is not required. This will help prevent a corrupted Inbox
and help safeguard messages you wish to keep.

3. Corruption in the registry for the Outlook Express identity.
It is sometimes possible to create a new identity, and then import messages
from the old identity. This may not be an option from the OE window, but
this does not prevent tackling these issues.

OLEXP: Error Message: Msimn.exe Has Generated Errors and Will Be Closed by
Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;258034

4. Damage to the Outlook Express installed program.
Outlook Express may need to be reinstalled, but first explore other
possibilities. Back-up the store folder holding the DBX files before doing
anything. Create a new folder on the desktop to hold ALL the DBX files.

More Information

This behavior can occur if the client mail store contains a damaged .dbx
file. The damaged file is often Outbox.dbx, Inbox.dbx, or Sent Items.dbx,
but another file could be at issue.

To resolve this behavior, rename or delete the damaged .dbx file:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Windows Explorer.
2. In Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, point to Find, and then click
Files or Folders.
3. You may need to include hidden files and folders (Windows 2000 and XP).
4. Type Outbox.dbx in the Named box, and then click Find Now.
5. Right-click the file name, and then click Rename.
6. Rename the file to Outbox.old.

Note that deleting a .dbx file also deletes any e-mail messages or other
data in the folder.

OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;270670

Backup and Restore
http://www.oehelp.com/oebackup/default.aspx
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com



How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

The method for SP1 works for Win 98 and later Windows operating systems.



--
Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
*
"RPhillips64" wrote in message
...
Parts of OE are evidently corrupted.
How do I re-install OE?

Outlook express
 

Hi RPhilllips64,

MVP's Frank and Bruce have compiled helpful information on this issue.

paste
From:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q177054
Copy, then paste links into the IE address box.


If nothing happens when you click a link:
Open Windows Explorer.
Go to Tools | Folder Options | File Types.
Scroll down to URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol and select it.
Click Edit or Advanced, depending on your Windows version.
Select 'open'.
Click Edit.

"Application used to perform this action" should read:

"C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\iexplore.exe" -nohome
(Check the path to iexplore.exe to make sure that is correct and use
the double quotes.)

DDE should be checked and in the boxes below it you should have:

#1:
"%1",,-1,0,,,,
#2
IExplore
#3 (blank)

#4
WWW_OpenURL

URL:HyperText Transfer Protocol with Privacy should be the same.

Sometimes it is necessary to uncheck Use DDE.


If you get a blank page:


1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. In the Open box, type:

regsvr32 urlmon.dll

3. Click OK, and then click OK again when you receive the following
message:

DllRegisterServer in urlmon.dll succeeded.


4. If that doesn't fix it, see this article:

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

5. If you are using WinXP try this:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/reg/IE...lt_Browser.reg


You can also try this:

Go to Start/run, and type SFC (msconfig for WinXP).
Choose 'Extract One File From Installation Disk' ("Expand File" for
WinXP).
Type oleaut32.dll, not worrying about its location. Then, click Start.

Next to 'Restore From', type in or browse for the file's location,
which is probably in the Win98 (i386 for WinXP) folder of your
installation CD-ROM (typically D:\Win98), or in your
Windows\Options\Cabs (Windows\i386 for WinXP) folder, as the case
may be.

Then, next to 'Save File In', enter C:\Windows\System
(C:\Windows\System32 for WinXP), and click OK. System File Checker

(or
msconfig) looks for the file, saves it as you requested, and then
tells you that 'the file has been successfully extracted'.

You may need to reboot.

Courtesy of:
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP - (IE/OE)
~IB-CA~


--
Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
*
"RPhillips64" wrote in message
...
Kuat Tim
One problem: Hyperlinks no longer work. To visit a website noted in an
email, I have to copy the URL and paste into IE or FireFox.

RPhillips64

"Kuay Tim" wrote:

Hi RPhillips64,

Can you tell us more about the problem? There might be a better way than a
reinstall.

General Information

There are many reasons for Outlook Express not starting or for other
problems that may or may not return an error message.

See: http://www.insideoe.com/problems/errors.htm#crash

1. 3rd-party filtering software
The AVG anti-virus message scan plug-in can be a cause, although it has
not
been reported for some time. It is recommended that this feature not be
used. The A-V normal scan will still protect the PC.

2. Damage to a DBX file.
There is sometimes an error message, but when this is absent finding the
(possibly) bad DBX file becomes a guessing game. The problem could be with
Outbox.dbx, Sent Items.dbx, Inbox.dbx or other file. These can be renamed
one at a time. The key file Folders.dbx can become damaged, and it can be
renamed or deleted. [See Inside OE to understand what can occur when
Folders.dbx is replaced.
http://insideoe.com/files/store.htm#deldbx ]
After renaming one try starting Outlook Express. (see below) To help
prevent
this issue
compact messages on a regular basis. This is most safely done in
offline mode when the files are not being written to. Do not set
Outlook Express to automatically compact messages in the background. This
option is not available in the most recent version.

It is also recommended that messages be periodically removed from the
Inbox.
A new Outlook Express folder can be created, or backup procedure performed
if ready access is not required. This will help prevent a corrupted Inbox
and help safeguard messages you wish to keep.

3. Corruption in the registry for the Outlook Express identity.
It is sometimes possible to create a new identity, and then import
messages
from the old identity. This may not be an option from the OE window, but
this does not prevent tackling these issues.

OLEXP: Error Message: Msimn.exe Has Generated Errors and Will Be Closed by
Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;258034

4. Damage to the Outlook Express installed program.
Outlook Express may need to be reinstalled, but first explore other
possibilities. Back-up the store folder holding the DBX files before doing
anything. Create a new folder on the desktop to hold ALL the DBX files.

More Information

This behavior can occur if the client mail store contains a damaged .dbx
file. The damaged file is often Outbox.dbx, Inbox.dbx, or Sent Items.dbx,
but another file could be at issue.

To resolve this behavior, rename or delete the damaged .dbx file:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click
Windows Explorer.
2. In Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, point to Find, and then click
Files or Folders.
3. You may need to include hidden files and folders (Windows 2000 and XP).
4. Type Outbox.dbx in the Named box, and then click Find Now.
5. Right-click the file name, and then click Rename.
6. Rename the file to Outbox.old.

Note that deleting a .dbx file also deletes any e-mail messages or other
data in the folder.

OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express Data

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;270670

Backup and Restore
http://www.oehelp.com/oebackup/default.aspx
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com



How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in
Windows
XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

The method for SP1 works for Win 98 and later Windows operating systems.



--
Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
*
"RPhillips64" wrote in message
...
Parts of OE are evidently corrupted.
How do I re-install OE?