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Outlook Express doesn't start
When I open Outlook Express, it takes nearly 2 min. to start. The splash screen doesn't show, it just pops up after a while. I haven't seen if it closes yet, but when I close, it still shows in the programs list after I hit CtrlAltDel. It's also slow when retrieving messages. Anyone know why it's so slow?
- Viper;
If what BlueKnight193 suggests doesn't work, do you by any chance have McAfee 4.02/.03 Virus Scan installed, and have you tried to update it online? The slow O/E was the first sign for me that my attempts at updating were a bad idea...I ended up formatting and reloading a few days later, after watching my entire Office 2000SB prog. disappear before my very eyes.
Good luck!
GB
Dimension XPS T450 - 128MB - 13.6GB HD
6X DVD - TB Montego II - 8MB ATI XPERT 98D 3D AGP, Rustproofing, Curb Feelers, ABS, etc., etc.,
"No one is ever completely worthless...
They can always be used as a bad example"
(NOTE: For The Exceptionally Sensitive, this refers to ME, not YOU! GB) - I had the same problem and resolved it in the following way.
1. Uncheck background compression of files
2. Boot up in "safe mode" by pressing the F8 key as soon as you see the blinking curser at the top of the black screen. Now see if if Outlook Express starts normally. Shut down and open normally.
3. Remove unneeded programs from your startup tray. Press start then choose run. type msconfig and press enter. choose the advanced or programs tab. You should see a list of programs with check marks. Uncheck programs like MSfind it fast, scheduling, etc. Look at the descriptions. Click OK and reboot.
4. If you are running McAffe or Norton Email scan, disable it. If you have removed McAffe put it back.
5. Open settings, choose Add/Remove programs. Click the Windows tab. Find Outlook Express. Uncheck it and it will remove its self but don't worry, it will save your addresses etc. Shut down the computer and reboot, go back to Outlook Express and check it. It will reinstall. Now it should work better. PLXD - Ruh-Roh!
I pulled McAfee after the crash, and replaced w/Norton SW 2000...there were some things I didn't care for in that (size, complexity) and I pulled that out and reinstalled McAfee 4.02, which was preloaded in my set when new, figuring I'd be okay as long as I didn't try ther updates. 1 word:
WRONG. Less than an hour after reinstalling, same old troubles again, starting with O/E & slow I/E 5...next day, guess what I had to do. Again.
No more McAfee for me. I'm still waiting for a response from them after the 1st crash. In October.
Good luck!
Dimension XPS T450 - 128MB - 13.6GB HD
6X DVD - TB Montego II - 8MB ATI XPERT 98D 3D AGP, Rustproofing, Curb Feelers, ABS, etc., etc.,
"No one is ever completely worthless...
They can always be used as a bad example"
(NOTE: For The Exceptionally Sensitive, this refers to ME, not YOU! GB)
blueknight193
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Posted January 5th, 2000 23:00