Start-> Run; outlook.exe /resetnavpane
(note the space in the command)
For additional solutions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/outlookdoesntstart.htm
--
Robert Sparnaaij [MVP-Outlook]
Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.howto-outlook.com/
Outlook FAQ, HowTo, Downloads, Add-Ins and more
http://www.msoutlook.info/
Real World Questions, Real World Answers
-----
"Eugene" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E1CA9751-7AFC-436F-9A63-(E-Mail Removed)...
> The message when I try to open my Outlook 2007 after it flashes open for a
> second is
>
> "Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window."
>
> My only choice is "ok"
>
> Aggh.
>
> I cannot use my Outlook any more and all my important emails are on it.
>
> I am now using a fallback on my servers webrowser email, which is lame.
>
> And I had been using Windows Mail from before, but that one slowly deletes
> my mail once it arrives. I have to copy it first and move it into another
> file. It is relentless. So, Windows Mail has a terrific bug.
>
> I did the virus overhaul so I should not be having those problems.
>
> If somebody knows how to get back into my Outlook Program, I owe you a
> lunch.
>
> thanks,
>
> Eugene Harnett
> 907 351 2080