Outlook Express Does Not Start

Last reviewed: October 1, 1997
Article ID: Q169913

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook Express version 4.0 for Windows 95
Microsoft Outlook Express version 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to run Microsoft Outlook Express version 4.0, the mouse pointer may change to the Working In Background or Busy pointer and then back to the normal pointer, but Outlook Express may not start and no error message may be displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when there is low free disk space and you have multiple programs running.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

Increase the amount of free space on the disk.
Close one or more running programs.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : kbtool outexnt outexw95
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 1, 1997
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