outlook express won't open

[hallsssss]

i am unable to run outlook express. when i click on the
icon it takes several seconds and then i get an error
message that says "outlook express has encountered an
error and needs to close" is there anyone out there that
can help?

 

[Timothy]

The following is excerpted from an article, which can be
read in its entirety at this location:
http://theeldergeek.com/repair_reinstall_ie_and_oe_6.htm

If you are having problems only with Outlook Express 6,
proceed as follows:
[Start] [Run] [Regedit]
Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active
Setup\Installed Components\{44BBA848-CC51-11CF-AAFA-
00AA00B6015C}
Modify/Create the Value Data Type(s) and Value Name(s) as
detailed below.
Data Type: DWORD // Value Name: IsInstalled
Setting for Value Data: [Change the Value from 1 to 0]
Exit Registry