At the prompt about keeping unrecognized file versions, click Yes.
#OUTLOOK EXPRESS WINDOW 10 WINDOWS#
When you receive the prompt about Windows file protection, do not insert the Windows 2000 CD-ROM.Click the same file in the other folder, press F2, rename the file to filename.old, and then press ENTER.Click the Inetcomm.dll file in the Dllcache folder, press F2, rename the file to filename.old (for example, inetcomm.old), and then press ENTER.Remove any CD-ROMs that may be in your CD-ROM drive.You must rename the same file in both folders to successfully remove Outlook Express. For example, the Inetcomm.dll file is located in the C:\Winnt\System32 folder, by default, and in the C:\Winnt\System32\Dllcache folder. Find and rename the following files (these files are the same in Outlook Express 6.0):Įach of these files are located in two folders, the default file folder, and the C:\Winnt\System32\Dllcache folder.Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files and Folders.To complete the removal procedure, rename several Outlook Express files: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WAB HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express Locate the following registry keys, right-click the registry key, and then click Delete:.Click Start, and then click Run, and then type regedit in the Open box.Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. You must now delete the registry key for Outlook Express: Rename them to old_stationery, old_identities, and old_address respectively, and then press ENTER. After you locate these folders, click them one at a time, and then press F2.Locate and rename the following folders:Ĭ:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery Ĭ:\Documents and Settings\ username\Application Data\IdentitiesĬ:\Documents and Settings\ username\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities Ĭ:\Documents and Settings\ username\Application Data\Microsoft\Address BookĬ:\Documents and Settings\ username\Local Settings\Application Data\Address Book.Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.NOTE: Before you remove Outlook Express, make sure you are logged on to the computer with Administrative rights. To remove Outlook Express, you must rename several folders.
#OUTLOOK EXPRESS WINDOW 10 HOW TO#
For detailed instructions and backup procedures, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:ġ81084 How to Back Up Your Inbox Assistant Rules in Outlook Expressġ88093 How to Back Up the Account List in Outlook ExpressĢ30208 How to Back Up E-mail Messages in Outlook Express 5Ģ70670 OLEXP: How to Back Up and Recover Outlook Express DataĢ30076 OL2000: Why Outlook 2000 Requires Outlook Express Microsoft recommends that you back up your e-mail, address book, and other data.