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How To Restore .DBX Files in Outlook Express

Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech.

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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How to Fix Microsoft Word Errors

Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech.

Microsoft Word is one of the applications contained in the Microsoft Office software and is the most popular and widely used word processing program. It is an extremely powerful publishing tool and most people will probably have used it at one time or another, or at least be familiar with it. Most users will only ever use the basics of the tool although there are hundreds of features available. As with any other software, there are inevitably times when you will encounter a bug or a glitch within the package.

With a little know-how, many if not all of the Word errors you may come up against can easily be rectified or avoided. Here in this article we will look at some of the most common errors and provide a simple fix.

Common Microsoft Word Errors

• Crashes
• Freezes
• Problems with opening documents
• Macro error messages whilst trying to open a document
• Word running out of memory
• Hidden module error messages
• Strange formatting when documents opened

How to Fix Errors in Word

Make a note of the error code

If an error occurs whilst using Word, it’s important to make a note of the error code or message. There are many different error codes depending on which Microsoft Word version you happen to be using. If you’re not certain which version you have you can find out by going to the Help menu and choosing the About Microsoft Word option. From here select MS Word About. If the error is not listed there you can find out more at http://support.microsoft.com.

Use the repair tool.

If you are experiencing frequent errors whilst using Word, it is a good idea to use the detect and repair feature which is new to recent versions of the software. This should resolve most issues you may encounter. To use this tool select the Help folder at the top of the screen and choose Detect and Repair. Then click on Word and Detect and Repair. An alternative option is to use the Microsoft Office repair tool which can be located by going to the Control Panel and choosing Add or Remove Programs. Highlight Microsoft Office from the list generated and select the Change icon followed by repair option for Microsoft Office.

Use a reputable registry repair tool.

Often an error can be generated in Microsoft Word when there is a conflict with another application. Most conflicts are with third party software such as Adobe Acrobat and the PDF converter. Sometimes even when the offending program is removed the issue is still not resolved as there are file fragments left over in the registry. To get rid of these it will be necessary to run a registry repair tool. This is simple and easy to use and will locate and repair errors in Microsoft Word and many other programs. There are lots of registry cleaners available, however we recommend RegCure as a reputable registry repair tool.

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How to Repair Outlook Express

Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Jason Biddle, MSCE Certified Tech.

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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