ntuser.dat error - Outlook Express startup

[Guest]

I recently purchased a used PC. I reconfigured Outlook Express for my use but
I must've screwed it up.
When I double click on Express, it comes up with an error:
"Cannot delete ntuser.dat: It is being used by another person or program".
I am the only user.
Express works fine after the OK is pressed to acknowledge the error, however
some advanced functions don't work, like the ability to read messages
archived from my old PC.

 

[JS]

Within the Outlook Express toolbar choose:
File/Identities/Manage Identities
There should be an identity named: 'Main Identity'
Select 'Main Identity' as the identity to use when starting a program.

JS

 

[Guest]

I am the only identity listed.

Within the Outlook Express toolbar choose:
File/Identities/Manage Identities
There should be an identity named: 'Main Identity'
Select 'Main Identity' as the identity to use when starting a program.

JS

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I recently purchased a used PC. I reconfigured Outlook Express for my use but
I must've screwed it up.
When I double click on Express, it comes up with an error:
"Cannot delete ntuser.dat: It is being used by another person or program".
I am the only user.
Express works fine after the OK is pressed to acknowledge the error, however
some advanced functions don't work, like the ability to read messages
archived from my old PC.

If I bought a used computer, the first thing I would do with it would
be to reinstall the operating system cleanly. You have no idea how the
computer has been maintained, what has been installed incorrectly,
what is missing, what viruses and spyware there may be, etc. I
wouldn't want to live with somebody else's mistakes and problems,
possibility of kiddie porn, etc., and I wouldn't recommend that anyone
else do either.

 

[Guest]

I'd rather a helpful answer than have you pontificate about my problem!!!
Thanks anyway

 

[JS]

Try the Outlook Express newsgroup: microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general
Someone there may be able to help you.

JS

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'd rather a helpful answer than have you pontificate about my problem!!!
Thanks anyway

"Pontificate"? I have no interest in pontificating. I gave you what I
thought, and still think, is good and helpful advice.

But feel free to disregard what I said. It's no skin off my nose.