How to Repair Outlook Express

Microsoft’s Outlook Express program has been found to have many bugs but fortunately most of these are simple and easy to fix. If you’re having trouble with your version of Outlook Express, follow the tips listed below.

1. Fix Problems with a Third Party Repair Tool

This is usually the simplest way to fix problems with Outlook Express. Some third party repair tools are extremely powerful and fast. We have put RegCure to the test and found it did an excellent job of repairing bugs in Outlook Express and various other PC errors. If you would like to try a free scan now then click here.

2. Reboot your PC

This is normally the first thing to try for most Microsoft problems. Rebooting your PC is sometimes all that is required to get Outlook Express running smoothly again. In fact, in over 60% of cases a reboot is all that is needed. If rebooting doesn’t solve your problems then read on for more solutions.

3. Compact Mail Folders and Repair .DBX Files

The .DBX file is the index file for folders and messages and in some instances this may become corrupt. It can easily be repaired and all it requires is to compact the folders. This can be done in Outlook Express by clicking on file menu – select folder – compact all folders. If your mailbox is a considerable size this may take up to several minutes to complete. Wait for it to finish compacting and once this is done, close down Outlook Express and reopen to check if the problems have been repaired.

4. Open a New Outlook Express Account

If the remedies listed above don’t resolve your problems, create a new Outlook Express account and import all your data from the old account to this new one.

5. Re-Register Your Outlook Express Account

A corrupt or missing registry entry can often result in the program failing. Repair the registry entry by clicking on Start – Run and then type in “msimn /reg”. Click on OK. It will look as if nothing is happening during this process.

6. Do a Complete Reinstall of Outlook Express

If none of the tips listed above resolve your problems with Outlook Express then it will be necessary to completely reinstall the program or use a third party repair tool. For a step by step guide to reinstalling Outlook Express go to the Microsoft support website.

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