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Outlook Express in zombie mode!

Hi folks,

Platform WinXP pro
IE6 & OE6

A weird situation has suddenly arisen and I can't seem to track down a solution... over to the Experts :)

When I start up OE6 the splash screen appears and displays for at least 30 seconds before the application starts...???
I thought it might be something to do with OE loading the very large folders of sent and received emails which I save but I've tried replacing those with empty 'dummy' folders. Makes no difference. I thought OE might be looking for that annoying Windows Messenger app which I disabled. I read that the two apps are somehow connected (?)
I would be grateful for a good solution to this problem. Thanks folks
T.

sunray_2003

Have you checked these also
http://www.5starsupport.com/faq/oe.htm#14-9

Checking windows messenger is the best thing to start looking which you have already done..

Make sure your OE is also fully updated.
Temporarily turn off your firewall and Anti-virus when OE loads and check for any difference.

If the suggestions in the above link doesnot help , try creating a new identity and see if that would be fast.

Also go inside OE and compact the folders ..

SR

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amirinamdar

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amirinamdar

Oh great! It worked so fast! Thanks for the grade.
Cheers!

tongalite

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Thanks guys!

Amiranimdar.... that worked like a dream.
Cheers mate :)

Sunray cheers for your imput. Tried a few things from the URL FAQ page... problem remained.

Bye guys.... have a nice day :)