Outlook Express loads very slowly
Other causes of this problem may include the association of Outlook Express with Windows Messenger. To prevent the operating system from starting Windows Messenger automatically, go to Outlook Express> Tools> Options> Uncheck “Automatically sign in to Windows Messenger.
Troubleshooting Outlook Express Error 0x800420CB
The message could not be opened in Outlook Express is mainly due to corruption of the .dbx files. To resolve this issue, click Tools> Accounts> Mail tab> Click a duplicate email account and then click Delete. Keep doing this until all duplicates have been removed. If you still have the same problem, try renaming the Outbox.dbx file. You can find this file through the Windows search utility.
Emails can be sent but not received
The cause of this problem is that your domain is likely to run out of space or you need to increase the disk space of your email accounts in order to receive emails again.
Hyperlinks don’t work in Outlook Express
If hyperlinks don’t work in Outlook Express, do the following.
Go to Start >> Run, type: regsvr32 urlmon.dll and press Enter
Then open Internet Explorer and go to Tools >> Internet Options >> Programs and click Reset web settings.
How to send emails through a Yahoo! account
Yahoo SMTP and POP3 are the paid services and when you pay for these services you can send and receive emails from your Yahoo accounts.
Emails are not deleted
This problem occurs due to corruption of the “deleted items folder”. When the user tries to delete the emails, the copy goes to the “deleted items folder”. Move all messages from the “Deleted Items Folder” to another mail folder. Close Outlook Express and delete “Deleted Items.dbx” in your identity store folder.
Deleted Items.dbx is a hidden file in Windows XP operating system, and to find this file, you will need to be able to see the hidden files.
Outlook Express does not allow attachments
Go to the Tools menu> Options> Security tab and remove the check mark next to “Do not allow attachments that may be a virus from being saved or opened.”
Next Click Apply and OK.
Quit Outlook Express and start it again.
By applying the above settings, you will be able to view email attachments on your hard drive.