How To Restore .DBX Files in Outlook Express

Outlook Express is the name of the email application / news client that comes with the Windows operating system. It was first introduced with Windows 98 and is still included in the latest version – Vista – though it has been renamed as Windows Mail in this newest edition of the Microsoft package. Outlook Express is useful for both the business and home user as it offers a simple and straightforward email package whereby correspondence can be sent, received and stored.

Users of Outlook Express will most likely experience problems with the application at one time or another. Perhaps messages cannot be read or old messages deleted. The cause of these issues can often be traced back to .dbx files which have become corrupt. The .dbx file extension is used by Outlook Express for the data files it holds. Everything that is held in the Outlook Express folders is stored on the hard drive of the PC and will be listed under the same file name but will have the .dbx extension added, for instance – inbox.dbx.

Symptoms of Damaged / Corrupted DBX Files

• Outlook Express will experience slow performance whilst starting up and whilst switching folders.

• It may take an extended length of time to perform simple tasks such as marking a message as read.

• Incoming mail may not be displayed.

• Particular folders may not be working correctly.

Fixing .DBX Errors

One of the most common reasons for an under-performing Outlook Express is the accumulation of .dbx files stored on your hard drive. To mend this and return your email service back to normal you will need to perform a clean up on both your Outlook Express and your registry. Click on the link below to start a free scan of your computer and repair your Outlook Express and your registry.

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