Fix Outlook Express

Outlook Express is a free email client that ships with Microsoft Windows. This was later replaced in Vista with Windows Mail.

Outlook Express is an excellent program that is very easy to use. However, it does have some problems and errors. Here is a quick guide to fixing Outlook Express errors.

1) Outlook Express Repair Software
The best way to fix Outlook Express, is to use a third party PC repair tool. Registry repair programs such as RegCure will fix errors and optimize your PC. Not only will it fix Outlook Express, but it will completely clean your PC and fix other applications such as Media Player, Internet Explorer etc. Click here to scan and fix your PC now.

2) Repair DBX Files by Compacting Folders
In Outlook Express, the master database file is a .dbx file. Sometimes this .dbx file can become corrupt. This can be repaired by compacting the folders. To compact the folders in Outlook Express, do the following:

- Click the File menu and select Folder -> Compact All Folders

Wait for the compacting to complete before continuing. Depending on how large your mailbox is, this may take several minutes. After the folders have been compacted, close Outlook Express and re-open to see if the problems have gone. You can also use a third party Outlook Express email recovery tool, in the event of lost or corrupted email. Click here to recover Outlook Express email.

3) ReCreate Account
If you don't have much existing data, you can recreate the account and download your emails. Be careful before performing this step.

4) Re-install Outlook Express
If Outlook Express is still not behaving properly, it might be due for a reinstall. This quite often fixes problems and you won't need to use any third party tools. The details of how to do this can be found on the Microsoft support site. Click here

5) Restart Your PC
Rebooting your PC can be very effective for fixing a lot of Microsoft problems. If Outlook Express is freezing, not delivering email or having other difficulties, then give this a try.