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07-12-2003, 09:02 PM
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Problem With Outlook Express
This just started happening about 2 hours ago. Every time I try to open Outlook Express it takes FOREVER for the window to open up then it takes a while for everything to get loaded. Ive tried rebooting my pc Ive shut it down for about 10 minutes and tried it again and i still never fixed it. I dont know what to do now.
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07-12-2003, 09:31 PM
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Have U tried virus and spyware scans?? Defragged & cleaned unnecessary files from the HD lately?? How many other apps are set to always be running???
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07-12-2003, 09:41 PM
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Try making sure your deleted folder is emptied and then compress the folders. If you have more than about 800 emails in any one folder, break it up into multi-subfolders.
If that doesn't work, delete the Outbox.dbx file (OE will rebuild it). HTH TwoRails |
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07-12-2003, 09:42 PM
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What were you doing before this? By any chance trying to turn orr/shut down MS Messeger?
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07-12-2003, 10:18 PM
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bah I downloaded MSN Messenger! that might be it? For some reason I deleted Windows Messenger so I downloaded MSN Messenger
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07-12-2003, 11:07 PM
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Hey ToyotaSupra, check under Tools/options in OE and see if there is a setting to sign into messenger, if so uncheck it. Seems to me there is a setting for that, I just can't remember where it is right now and I don't have access to my XP machine with OE on it at this time.
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07-13-2003, 12:32 AM
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I went into options and there was nothing about that
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07-13-2003, 12:41 AM
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Try renameing the messenger folder and see if the prob goes away.
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07-13-2003, 12:58 AM
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I even unistalled MSNM and it still does that
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07-13-2003, 03:02 AM
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Well I did all of the following:
Deleted Temp Internet Files Disk Defrag Housecall Virus Scanner SpyBot S&D Deleted Useless Cookies I rebooted after all of this and tried OE and it still takes forever to open up and load. I have no clue about what to do now. |
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07-13-2003, 03:09 AM
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use system restor to take you back to a point befor the msm mesanger install
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07-13-2003, 07:19 AM
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As for the mesanger box go to >tools >options>general tab,and automaticaly log onto windows messanger should be the 4th block down,if its checked uncheck it.
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07-13-2003, 07:51 AM
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This is what I did to get rid of Windows Messenger from poppin' up everytime I opened Outlook Express... look for the "Messenger" folder. It's directly under Program Files of your Drive C. Rename the said folder to "MessengerOFF."
Hope this solves your problem. |
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07-13-2003, 08:17 AM
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07-13-2003, 12:11 PM
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07-13-2003, 12:13 PM
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I couldnt find the outbox.dbx
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07-13-2003, 12:33 PM
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It could be in different locations. Try using Windows file finder (Start key + F) to locate it.
I've "fixed" several machines by doing that, and hopefully it will help you 
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07-13-2003, 12:39 PM
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ya i tried searching for it and nothing came up
Heres what happened. I had just got Bryce 5 and was messing around making things, I had to leave and left my comp on with bryce 5 running. When I came back I tried to check my email and that started happening. |
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07-13-2003, 01:02 PM
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Sorry... but it's kinda got me stumped right now... Can you find any *.dbx files?
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07-13-2003, 01:13 PM
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Theres no .dbx files in the OE directory but there is .dll
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07-13-2003, 01:55 PM
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if you check this folder C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{6DC91E72-3F20-4F18-8D45-7B1D74FA6CA6}\Microsoft\Outlook Express
you will find your dbx files make shore you have enabled show hidden files and folders |
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07-13-2003, 02:06 PM
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Theres no Local Settings folder,.
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07-13-2003, 02:13 PM
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the folder is hidden open any folder click tools folder options and the view tab find the show hidden file and folders and tick
it hit apply and check agen for the local settings folder |
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07-13-2003, 02:15 PM
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ahh i found it thanks
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07-13-2003, 02:19 PM
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i deleted it but its still taking a long time for it to open and load
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07-13-2003, 02:34 PM
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Would doing a system restore and setting it to before the problem happened fix it?
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07-13-2003, 02:38 PM
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Well you should be getting desperate at this point and don’t have anything else to do
Re-install MS (windows) Messenger. Find its folder and rename the folder. Might have to reboot and go straight to the folder to rename it… Go here to get Windows Messenger. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/s...displaylang=en |
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07-13-2003, 02:41 PM
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Why would I need windows messenger? I deleted this way before the OE problem started happening
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07-13-2003, 03:10 PM
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Ride 'em Cowboy
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It's a known issue. Everybody and their brother wants to stop messenger from loading. OE is is calling out to messenger and nobody's home....There are several ways to stop messenger and renaming the folder is generally the best.
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07-13-2003, 03:32 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help. |
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