I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed it.
(Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I install the
update, OE won’t open, I uninstall it, OE opens. I think at this point I will
go unpatched. I have uninstalled Windows Update Notifier, so that won’t
bother me. Thanks anyway for your suggestions.
--
Robert H.


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Long story but this should fix it:
>
> OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106, /manually/ install
> 837009 via
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
>
> Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE > Disable your
> anti-virus application > Double-click on the downloaded file to install it.
>
> After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as Windows Update
> is concerned.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
>
>
> Robert H. wrote:
> > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled OE6. Again
> > it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative security update. The,
> > just as before, it would not open.
> > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is definitely very
> > underwhelming when a company produces an update which stops its own
> > programme from working, isn't it?
> > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This time I am not
> > going to download the security update, but please could you tell me how I
> > can stop windows update continually informing me of the "new critical
> > update"? ("Critical" is right!)
> > Thank you one more time.
> > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> >
> >
> > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open. Any other
> > > > ideas?
> > >
> > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder didn't get
> > > OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
> > > Please respond in Newsgroup. Do not send email
> > > http://www.fjsmjs.com
> > > Protect your PC
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
>

Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows folder.

Follow Steps 2 thru 6.

OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.

Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does, post
back.

References:

Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5

OE Files & Settings
http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm

OE Registry Keys
http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

Robert H. wrote:
> I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed it.
> (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I install the
> update, OE wonâ?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens. I think at this point
> I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled Windows Update Notifier, so that
> wonâ?Tt bother me. Thanks anyway for your suggestions.
>
> > Long story but this should fix it:
> >
> > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106, /manually/
> > install 837009 via
> > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> >
> > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE > Disable
> > your anti-virus application > Double-click on the downloaded file to
> > install it.
> >
> > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as Windows
> > Update is concerned.
> > --
> > Robert H. wrote:
> > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled OE6.
> > > Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative security
> > > update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is definitely
> > > very underwhelming when a company produces an update which stops its
> > > own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This time I am
> > > not going to download the security update, but please could you tell
> > > me how I can stop windows update continually informing me of the "new
> > > critical update"? ("Critical" is right!)
> > > Thank you one more time.
> > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > >
> > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open. Any other
> > > > > ideas?
> > > >
> > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder didn't
> > > > get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > 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.

I tried this before, but I will try again. But could you explain what you
mean when you write "Follow steps 2 thru 6"?
--
Robert H.


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows folder.
>
> Follow Steps 2 thru 6.
>
> OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.
>
> Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does, post
> back.
>
> References:
>
> Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
> http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5
>
> OE Files & Settings
> http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
>
> OE Registry Keys
> http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
>
> Robert H. wrote:
> > I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed it.
> > (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I install the
> > update, OE wonâ?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens. I think at this point
> > I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled Windows Update Notifier, so that
> > wonâ?Tt bother me. Thanks anyway for your suggestions.
> >
> > > Long story but this should fix it:
> > >
> > > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106, /manually/
> > > install 837009 via
> > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> > >
> > > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE > Disable
> > > your anti-virus application > Double-click on the downloaded file to
> > > install it.
> > >
> > > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as Windows
> > > Update is concerned.
> > > --
> > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled OE6.
> > > > Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative security
> > > > update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is definitely
> > > > very underwhelming when a company produces an update which stops its
> > > > own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This time I am
> > > > not going to download the security update, but please could you tell
> > > > me how I can stop windows update continually informing me of the "new
> > > > critical update"? ("Critical" is right!)
> > > > Thank you one more time.
> > > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > > >
> > > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open. Any other
> > > > > > ideas?
> > > > >
> > > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder didn't
> > > > > get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > > 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.
>
>

Oops, forgot the link. (I hate when that happens!)

> > Follow Steps 2 thru 6...

at http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#delnopass
--
~PA Bear

Robert H. wrote:
> I tried this before, but I will try again. But could you explain what you
> mean when you write "Follow steps 2 thru 6"?
>
> > Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows folder.
> >
> > Follow Steps 2 thru 6.
> >
> > OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.
> >
> > Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does, post
> > back.
> >
> > References:
> >
> > Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
> > http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5
> >
> > OE Files & Settings
> > http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
> >
> > OE Registry Keys
> > http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
> >
> > Robert H. wrote:
> > > I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed it.
> > > (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I install
> > > the update, OE wonâ?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens. I think at
> > > this point I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled Windows Update
> > > Notifier, so that wonâ?Tt bother me. Thanks anyway for your
> > > suggestions.
> > >
> > > > Long story but this should fix it:
> > > >
> > > > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106, /manually/
> > > > install 837009 via
> > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> > > >
> > > > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE >
> > > > Disable your anti-virus application > Double-click on the
> > > > downloaded file to install it.
> > > >
> > > > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as Windows
> > > > Update is concerned.
> > > > --
> > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled OE6.
> > > > > Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative security
> > > > > update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is
> > > > > definitely very underwhelming when a company produces an update
> > > > > which stops its own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This time I
> > > > > am not going to download the security update, but please could
> > > > > you tell me how I can stop windows update continually informing
> > > > > me of the "new critical update"? ("Critical" is right!)
> > > > > Thank you one more time.
> > > > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > > > >
> > > > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open. Any
> > > > > > > other ideas?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder
> > > > > > didn't get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > > > 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.

I followed the instructions to the letter. As I said, I had tried before,
too. Still no joy.
--
Robert H.


"PA Bear" escribió:

> Oops, forgot the link. (I hate when that happens!)
>
> > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6...
>
> at http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#delnopass
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Robert H. wrote:
> > I tried this before, but I will try again. But could you explain what you
> > mean when you write "Follow steps 2 thru 6"?
> >
> > > Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows folder.
> > >
> > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6.
> > >
> > > OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.
> > >
> > > Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does, post
> > > back.
> > >
> > > References:
> > >
> > > Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
> > > http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5
> > >
> > > OE Files & Settings
> > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
> > >
> > > OE Registry Keys
> > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
> > > --
> > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org
> > >
> > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed it.
> > > > (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I install
> > > > the update, OE wonâ?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens. I think at
> > > > this point I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled Windows Update
> > > > Notifier, so that wonâ?Tt bother me. Thanks anyway for your
> > > > suggestions.
> > > >
> > > > > Long story but this should fix it:
> > > > >
> > > > > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106, /manually/
> > > > > install 837009 via
> > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> > > > >
> > > > > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE >
> > > > > Disable your anti-virus application > Double-click on the
> > > > > downloaded file to install it.
> > > > >
> > > > > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as Windows
> > > > > Update is concerned.
> > > > > --
> > > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled OE6.
> > > > > > Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative security
> > > > > > update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > > > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is
> > > > > > definitely very underwhelming when a company produces an update
> > > > > > which stops its own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > > > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This time I
> > > > > > am not going to download the security update, but please could
> > > > > > you tell me how I can stop windows update continually informing
> > > > > > me of the "new critical update"? ("Critical" is right!)
> > > > > > Thank you one more time.
> > > > > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open. Any
> > > > > > > > other ideas?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder
> > > > > > > didn't get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > > > > 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.
>
>

Well, you've got me stumped.

The only thing else I can suggest would be to...

=> (1) backup your identity's store and (2) overinstall IE and OE:

First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer (includes
your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going offline).
Start>Run>IE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select all the parts you
use, including OE (but none you didn't originally download) and overinstall.
Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the computer.

Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in at
Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.

=> (1) backup your store, (2) uninstall IE and OE6 via Add/Remove Programs,
(3) reinstall Win98 (http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/w98_restore.html),
then (4) (reinstall) IE/OE 6 SP1, reboot and (5) install any other updates.
--
~PA Bear

Robert H. wrote:
> I followed the instructions to the letter. As I said, I had tried before,
> too. Still no joy.
>
> > Oops, forgot the link. (I hate when that happens!)
> >
> > > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6...
> >
> > at http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#delnopass
> > --
> > ~PA Bear
> >
> > Robert H. wrote:
> > > I tried this before, but I will try again. But could you explain what
> > > you mean when you write "Follow steps 2 thru 6"?
> > >
> > > > Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows
> > > > folder.
> > > >
> > > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6.
> > > >
> > > > OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.
> > > >
> > > > Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does,
> > > > post back.
> > > >
> > > > References:
> > > >
> > > > Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
> > > > http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5
> > > >
> > > > OE Files & Settings
> > > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
> > > >
> > > > OE Registry Keys
> > > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
> > > > --
> > > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP,
> > > > DTS-L.org
> > > >
> > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed
> > > > > it. (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I
> > > > > install the update, OE wonÃf¢?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens.
> > > > > I think at this point I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled
> > > > > Windows Update Notifier, so that wonÃf¢?Tt bother me. Thanks
> > > > > anyway for your suggestions.
> > > > >
> > > > > > Long story but this should fix it:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106,
> > > > > > /manually/ install 837009 via
> > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE >
> > > > > > Disable your anti-virus application > Double-click on the
> > > > > > downloaded file to install it.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as
> > > > > > Windows Update is concerned.
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled
> > > > > > > OE6. Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative
> > > > > > > security update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > > > > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is
> > > > > > > definitely very underwhelming when a company produces an
> > > > > > > update which stops its own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > > > > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This
> > > > > > > time I am not going to download the security update, but
> > > > > > > please could you tell me how I can stop windows update
> > > > > > > continually informing me of the "new critical update"?
> > > > > > > ("Critical" is right!)
> > > > > > > Thank you one more time.
> > > > > > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > > > > > > > message
> > > > > > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open.
> > > > > > > > > Any other ideas?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder
> > > > > > > > didn't get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > > > > > 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.

I did all this, except reinstalling win98 -it really isn't worth it - and
still the same behaviour. I'm giving up with it now. Thanks for your help.
Over & out.
--
Robert H.


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Well, you've got me stumped.
>
> The only thing else I can suggest would be to...
>
> => (1) backup your identity's store and (2) overinstall IE and OE:
>
> First, close *everything* via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Windows Explorer (includes
> your AV program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going offline).
> Start>Run>IE6Setup.exe. Select Minimal - Custom; Select all the parts you
> use, including OE (but none you didn't originally download) and overinstall.
> Should take about 2 minutes. Reboot the computer.
>
> Now, with AV and all other running processes still closed, check in at
> Windows Update for additional updates and patches you may need.
>
> => (1) backup your store, (2) uninstall IE and OE6 via Add/Remove Programs,
> (3) reinstall Win98 (http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/w98_restore.html),
> then (4) (reinstall) IE/OE 6 SP1, reboot and (5) install any other updates.
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Robert H. wrote:
> > I followed the instructions to the letter. As I said, I had tried before,
> > too. Still no joy.
> >
> > > Oops, forgot the link. (I hate when that happens!)
> > >
> > > > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6...
> > >
> > > at http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#delnopass
> > > --
> > > ~PA Bear
> > >
> > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > I tried this before, but I will try again. But could you explain what
> > > > you mean when you write "Follow steps 2 thru 6"?
> > > >
> > > > > Move all DBX files from your identity's store to another Windows
> > > > > folder.
> > > > >
> > > > > Follow Steps 2 thru 6.
> > > > >
> > > > > OE should open now. Import the DBX files you moved above into OE.
> > > > >
> > > > > Installing 837009 *should* not cause any problems now. If it does,
> > > > > post back.
> > > > >
> > > > > References:
> > > > >
> > > > > Importing OE Data (all DBX files, including Folders.dbx)
> > > > > http://www.insideoe.com/faqs/how.htm#importOE5
> > > > >
> > > > > OE Files & Settings
> > > > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/index.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > OE Registry Keys
> > > > > http://www.insideoe.com/files/regkeys.htm
> > > > > --
> > > > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP,
> > > > > DTS-L.org
> > > > >
> > > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > > I downloaded this file and saved it to my desktop, then installed
> > > > > > it. (Download and install with antivirus disabled). Same story: I
> > > > > > install the update, OE wonÃf¢?Tt open, I uninstall it, OE opens.
> > > > > > I think at this point I will go unpatched. I have uninstalled
> > > > > > Windows Update Notifier, so that wonÃf¢?Tt bother me. Thanks
> > > > > > anyway for your suggestions.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Long story but this should fix it:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > OE Help > About > Files: If MSOE.DLL is v6.00.2800.1106,
> > > > > > > /manually/ install 837009 via
> > > > > > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Save the download to your desktop for convenience > Close OE >
> > > > > > > Disable your anti-virus application > Double-click on the
> > > > > > > downloaded file to install it.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > After installing 837009, OE will be fully patched as far as
> > > > > > > Windows Update is concerned.
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > Robert H. wrote:
> > > > > > > > I uninstalled OE and trashed all OE folders, then reinstalled
> > > > > > > > OE6. Again it worked until I then downloaded the cumulative
> > > > > > > > security update. The, just as before, it would not open.
> > > > > > > > Problem is now I no longer have OE5 to fall back on. It is
> > > > > > > > definitely very underwhelming when a company produces an
> > > > > > > > update which stops its own programme from working, isn't it?
> > > > > > > > I have now uninstalled and reinstalled OE6 yet again. This
> > > > > > > > time I am not going to download the security update, but
> > > > > > > > please could you tell me how I can stop windows update
> > > > > > > > continually informing me of the "new critical update"?
> > > > > > > > ("Critical" is right!)
> > > > > > > > Thank you one more time.
> > > > > > > > P.S. I am running Windows 98 SE.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > > > > > > > > message
> > > > > > > > > news:CBFCAEDA-5D84-480E-8E3F-42CB74F8A93D@microsoft.com
> > > > > > > > > > Thank you. I have tried this but still OE will not open.
> > > > > > > > > > Any other ideas?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > If moving All of the DBX files to a different Windows folder
> > > > > > > > > didn't get OE to open, then it's time to reinstall OE:
> > > > > > > > > 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.
>
>

"Robert H." <RobertH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:107055FF-F63D-49AC-8D08-9B62076D3A28@microsoft.com...
>I did all this, except reinstalling win98 -it really isn't worth it - and
> still the same behaviour. I'm giving up with it now. Thanks for your help.
> Over & out.

Gets you like that sometimes Robert :-)

OE & IE are linked in many ways.

So try this to repair IE, click

Start > Run

then enter exactly (case/space-sensitive) Or copy/paste

rundll32.exe setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance

this will give you the IE Repair dialog... proceed to repair IE and see if
this helps?