Windows XP OE6 problem

[Guest]

unable to use e-mail ..can not download messages..can not write outgoing
messages...internet provider advises problem with computer..Dell Dimension
4550

 

[Rock]

unable to use e-mail ..can not download messages..can not write outgoing
messages...internet provider advises problem with computer..Dell Dimension
4550

And what are the specific problems. You need you provide more information
than, "it doesn't work". Also for outlook express issues I recommend you
post to the experts in the Outlook Express newsgroup. When you repost there
provide more relevant information such as the type of computer, how you
connect to the internet, who the ISP is, what steps you follow to attempt to
retrieve messages or send them, and what happens or doesn't happen,
including the text of any error messages verbatim.

http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...57e-ceea-4691-9cf6-efbe673e7b70&lang=en&cr=us

Here's a good site with info on Outlook Express.
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/

 

[PA Bear]

One (1) post would have been sufficient, Leom.

Please see this page then post back to this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you properly.
--
OE-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)

 

[Guest]

sorry re multiple posts..neophite.
unable to access the address you gave.
facts: no response when click received message, altho' it then shows as read.
no response when try to get panel to write an outgoing message. My ISP says
not caused by them (Comporium.net)," must be my computer" (Dell Dimension
4550 , 3 yrs old.

 

[PA Bear]

Use this link instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...px?dg=microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

In your first post, always state your Windows version, if the machine's
fully patched at Windows Update, and post any error messages you're getting
in their entirety.

That being said, I'll crosspost this reply to OE General.

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity (File >
Identities > Add new identity). Assuming all is well, (1) compact all
folders in the old identity, (2) import messages from the old identity into
the new one, and then (3) delete the old one (File > Identities > Manage
Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Disable Background Compacting [not available in SP2] and frequently
perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More at
http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm

- WinXP SP2 only: Do not shut down your machine while Windows is
automatically compacting your message store.

- Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.

 

[bayskater]

Hi Robear,
Was the reply (below) intended for me or someone named leom?
If for me, if I do what is suggested re adding a new identity will I have to
login with a password every time I want to read my email/

Thanks, Fred

Use this link instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...px?dg=microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

In your first post, always state your Windows version, if the machine's
fully patched at Windows Update, and post any error messages you're
getting in their entirety.

That being said, I'll crosspost this reply to OE General.

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity (File

Identities > Add new identity). Assuming all is well, (1) compact all

folders in the old identity, (2) import messages from the old identity
into the new one, and then (3) delete the old one (File > Identities >
Manage Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Disable Background Compacting [not available in SP2] and frequently
perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More
at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm

- WinXP SP2 only: Do not shut down your machine while Windows is
automatically compacting your message store.

- Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause such
corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

sorry re multiple posts..neophite.
unable to access the address you gave.
facts: no response when click received message, altho' it then shows as
read. no response when try to get panel to write an outgoing message. My
ISP says not caused by them (Comporium.net)," must be my computer" (Dell
Dimension 4550 , 3 yrs old.

 

[bayskater]

Hi again Robear,

My post below was posted in the wrong thread.

I intended it to go in the thread "Delayed messages in inbox"
Sorry. Does your suggestion about a new identity apply to my problem of
delayed emails?

Thanks, Fred

Hi Robear,
Was the reply (below) intended for me or someone named leom?
If for me, if I do what is suggested re adding a new identity will I have
to login with a password every time I want to read my email/

Thanks, Fred

Use this link instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...px?dg=microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

In your first post, always state your Windows version, if the machine's
fully patched at Windows Update, and post any error messages you're
getting in their entirety.

That being said, I'll crosspost this reply to OE General.

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity (File

Identities > Add new identity). Assuming all is well, (1) compact all

folders in the old identity, (2) import messages from the old identity
into the new one, and then (3) delete the old one (File > Identities >
Manage Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Disable Background Compacting [not available in SP2] and frequently
perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working offline". More
at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm

- WinXP SP2 only: Do not shut down your machine while Windows is
automatically compacting your message store.

- Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause
such corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

sorry re multiple posts..neophite.
unable to access the address you gave.
facts: no response when click received message, altho' it then shows as
read. no response when try to get panel to write an outgoing message. My
ISP says not caused by them (Comporium.net)," must be my computer" (Dell
Dimension 4550 , 3 yrs old.

One (1) post would have been sufficient, Leom.

Please see this page then post back to
this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you
properly.
--
OE-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)


leom wrote:
unable to use e-mail ..can not download messages..can not write
outgoing
messages...internet provider advises problem with computer..Dell
Dimension
4550

 

[PA Bear]

Post your question in your thread, please.
--
~PA Bear

Hi again Robear,

My post below was posted in the wrong thread.

I intended it to go in the thread "Delayed messages in inbox"
Sorry. Does your suggestion about a new identity apply to my problem of
delayed emails?

Thanks, Fred

Hi Robear,
Was the reply (below) intended for me or someone named leom?
If for me, if I do what is suggested re adding a new identity will I have
to login with a password every time I want to read my email/

Thanks, Fred

Use this link instead:
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...px?dg=microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

In your first post, always state your Windows version, if the machine's
fully patched at Windows Update, and post any error messages you're
getting in their entirety.

That being said, I'll crosspost this reply to OE General.

Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its the default Main
Identity. Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named Identity
(File
Identities > Add new identity). Assuming all is well, (1) compact
all
folders in the old identity, (2) import messages from the old identity
into the new one, and then (3) delete the old one (File > Identities >
Manage Identities).

To avoid such corruption in future:

- Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages. Move them to local
folders created for this purpose.

- Empty Deleted Items folder daily.

- Disable Background Compacting [not available in SP2] and frequently
perform a manual compact of all OE folders while "working offline".
More
at http://www.insideoe.com/files/maintain.htm

- WinXP SP2 only: Do not shut down your machine while Windows is
automatically compacting your message store.

- Your anti-virus application's email scanning feature can also cause
such corruption. Disable it. It provides no additional protection.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org


leom wrote:
sorry re multiple posts..neophite.
unable to access the address you gave.
facts: no response when click received message, altho' it then shows as
read. no response when try to get panel to write an outgoing message.
My
ISP says not caused by them (Comporium.net)," must be my computer"
(Dell
Dimension 4550 , 3 yrs old.

One (1) post would have been sufficient, Leom.

Please see this page then post back to
this
thread with the information we'd need to be able to assist you
properly.
--
OE-specific newsgroup:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.outlookexpress.general

~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)


leom wrote:
unable to use e-mail ..can not download messages..can not write
outgoing
messages...internet provider advises problem with computer..Dell
Dimension
4550