Outlook Express 6 Opening Error

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended Hotfix, but
that did not solve the problem.

"Marcia" <Marcia (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more people
with OE expertise will see it...

Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had a
chance. Now I need some of them.

Marcia

"pvdg42" wrote:

"Marcia" <Marcia (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1480F047-775C-4C3F-AE95-2B7A2CBECE8C (AT) microsoft (DOT) com...
When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more people
with OE expertise will see it...

Please see this page http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Marcia wrote:

Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had a
chance. Now I need some of them.

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more
people with OE expertise will see it...

See www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#7 and also point 4

steve

"Marcia" <Marcia (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had a
chance. Now I need some of them.

Marcia

"pvdg42" wrote:


"Marcia" <Marcia (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1480F047-775C-4C3F-AE95-2B7A2CBECE8C (AT) microsoft (DOT) com...
When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended
Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more
people
with OE expertise will see it...

OE6 doesn't open at all. A long error message pops up for 1-2 seconds and
disappears. I tried the remedies on sites suggested by both pvdg42 and Steve.
Neither worked. I rebooted, pressed F8, and then selected "last known good, "
OE6 actually opened for a few seconds, then closed. Long error message again
popped up.

Along the way, I accidentally deleted my OE .dbx folders. Not a big deal as
I have other sources for the info. I'm considering last resort of
Uninstall/Reinstall.

Marcia

"PA Bear" wrote:

Please see this page http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Marcia wrote:
Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had a
chance. Now I need some of them.

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more
people with OE expertise will see it...

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

General OE Caveats:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Disable Background Compacting [N/A in SP2] and frequently perform a manual
compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm.

- WinXP SP2 only: Do not attempt to close OE via Task Manager or shutdown
your machine if Automatic Compacting is taking place.

- Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP

Marcia wrote:

OE6 doesn't open at all. A long error message pops up for 1-2 seconds and
disappears. I tried the remedies on sites suggested by both pvdg42 and
Steve. Neither worked. I rebooted, pressed F8, and then selected "last
known good, " OE6 actually opened for a few seconds, then closed. Long
error message again popped up.

Along the way, I accidentally deleted my OE .dbx folders. Not a big deal
as
I have other sources for the info. I'm considering last resort of
Uninstall/Reinstall.

Marcia

"PA Bear" wrote:

Please see this page http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Marcia wrote:
Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had a
chance. Now I need some of them.

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended
Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more
people with OE expertise will see it...

Move all the files out of the message store directory. Then see if OE will
start after that.

steve

"Marcia" <Marcia (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote

OE6 doesn't open at all. A long error message pops up for 1-2 seconds and
disappears. I tried the remedies on sites suggested by both pvdg42 and
Steve.
Neither worked. I rebooted, pressed F8, and then selected "last known
good, "
OE6 actually opened for a few seconds, then closed. Long error message
again
popped up.

Along the way, I accidentally deleted my OE .dbx folders. Not a big deal
as
I have other sources for the info. I'm considering last resort of
Uninstall/Reinstall.

Marcia

"PA Bear" wrote:

Please see this page http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Marcia wrote:
Thanks. Like a dope, I neglected to save many of my folders when I had
a
chance. Now I need some of them.

When I try to open Outlook Express 6 an error window pops up, then
disappears
before I can read it. I downloaded and installed the recommended
Hotfix,
but
that did not solve the problem.

I'm going to crosspost your question to the OE group, Marcia, so more
people with OE expertise will see it...