Outlook Express problem
I use OE 6 and Windows XP. Suddenly I can't get mail. I have over 26K emails in my inbox that I would like to delete but can't seem to get them out. I get :An unknown error has occurred. Account: 'mail.davidgrimes.com', Server: 'mail.davidgrimes.com', Protocol: POP3, Port: 110, Secure(SSL): No, Error Number: 0x800C0133Thanks for your help.1 person needs an answerI do too
October 15th, 2010 7:50pm

Error Number: 0x800C0133 = a corrupt Inbox, probably due to its size.Note: If you can't move messages and you need to save them, rename the Inbox.dbx file to Inboxold.dbxMove any mail you wish to save to a local folder you create. Then delete the problem Inbox as follows.Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store Folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Write the location down and navigate to it in Windows Explorer or, copy and paste it into Start | Run.In WinXP, Win2K & Win2K3 the OE user files (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show Hidden Files and Folders under Start | Control Panel | Folder Options | View.With OE closed, find the Inbox.dbx and delete it. A new one will be created automatically when you open OE.Note: If you can't move messages and you need to save them, rename the Inbox.dbx file to Inboxold.dbx. Then you will need this retrieval tool to get them back.DBXpresshttp://www.oehelp.com/DBXpress/Default.aspxYou may need to run it in the Extract From Disk Mode if its normal recovery mode fails to find the lost messages.General precautions for Outlook Express:Do not archive mail in the Inbox or Sent Items. Create your own user defined folders and move the messages you wish to save to them. Empty Deleted Items folder daily. Although dbx files have a theoretical capacity of 2GB, I recommend about a 300MB max for less chance of corruption.After you are done, follow up by compacting your folders manually while working *offline* and do it often.Click on Outlook Express at the top of the folder tree so no folders are open. Then: File | Work Offline (or double click Working Online in the Status Bar). File | Folder | Compact all folders. Don't touch anything until the compacting is completed.Turn off e-mail scanning in your anti-virus program. It is a redundant layer of protection that eats up CPUs and causes a multitude of problems such as time-outs and account setting changes. Your up-to-date A/V program will continue to protect you sufficiently. For more, see:http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3Bruce HagenMS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010Imperial Beach, CA
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October 15th, 2010 7:58pm

Thanks for your suggestions. They were very concise and they worked. David
October 16th, 2010 8:40am

You're very welcome & thanks for posting back.Bruce HagenMS-MVP Oct. 1, 2004 ~ Sept. 30, 2010Imperial Beach, CA
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October 16th, 2010 10:15am

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