Problem With My Computer.

OK, does anyone know how to re-install Outlook? I have called my ISP, Microsoft, and finally HP. All of them want money just to help me out! I get an error on my computer when I go in to outlook that says "Address book failed to load. Outlook Express is incorrectly configured, please re-install"...Then when I go to compose a mail or reply it says "Error..An error has occured" WTF, over?

[question posted by nolciean06]

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I know to install all software, even computer. Open folder where outlook software stored, click on open new account then you will get small small window where you will write your account name, address, email address, ips etc. one after another come to you. Your previous mails may out from inbox and outbox opening new account. Outlook express or outlook cannot reinstall only new account can open. You can keep your existing account as it is now. Follow commands will appear when you will create account. [edigital]

go to microsoft.com and go to the download page, you should find outlook there. If you need help installing it, you can search their help files, they are very extensive and contain tons of information, and it's free. [pookie92]


what kind of problem does your computer have. is there not any computer Master [mujeebrehman]

I deleted mine and it caused my computer problems so I got a disk that had outlook express on it. I used a people pc internet disk and it reinstalle dit no problems and it let me keep everything the way i had it. It will also let you install other components your computer might need also. Good luck hope it gets fixed. [mtdewgurl74]


just put your boot cd of the windows version you have installed and you find there repair system click it. then all windows components would work properly [gopal_85]

I don't know. I don't have any problems with Outlook because... well, honestly I never use it. I don't like it. I use a free program called Thunderbird that I think is better. It's great! I've heard it's much like Outlook, but as I said, I just plain like it better. If you'd like you try it out, you can download it at http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird Good luck! [Poison_Girl]

HI.my name is shiva from India.I want totell about my computer,which i purchased one year back10.12.'06. I purchased my computer one year back,it works nicely for one year ,my system configaration is 512MB ram,80GB segate harddisk,intel pentium4 proccessor,LG combo cd drive,floppydrive ...etc. I learnt many things from my computer ,I learnt SOFTWARES LIKE AUTOCAD,ARCHITECTURE ,C# ,JAVA,FLASH and operating systems etc ,in my summer holidays ,I have lot of collections in my hard disk.that's the days going on. I used to removae my harddisk for collection from my friend's,becacuse of mis handling the harddisk is damaged,I gave it to service center,they will replace my harddisk.I to them at 20days back ......I am facing a lot of problems in my winter holidays ,because of lack of comp.... [gangs004]

i think it will be better for u to reinstall the outlook in ur system becoz it will show u error all the time when u want to do the same thing.. [irfanrocks]

I would uninstall your Outlook first, then reinstall it again, when you uninstall it, make sure it is completely removed and then restart your computer, then after that, reinstall the program and go from there. Also you should look to see if yu need to update your computer, you should be able to get some free upgrading downloads from microsoft... [sanell]

HELLO DEAR, I KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THAT PROBLEM, JUST GO TO CONTROL PANEL AND GOTO WINDOWS COMPLONANT & THEN TRY TO REINSTALL IT, IF THE PROBLEM WAS CONTUNIUS SO PLZ GIVE ME DISCUSS ROOM. [priyank_network]
if you have the Microsoft Office CD u can reinstall it... of if u you can check out at the Microsoft website for it... hope it helps.... [archana1981]


It sound like he took the battery out while the computer was running, and you have some corrupted system files. If you have a recovery disk, you are going to need to use it. Other than that, no one is going to be able to tell you what is going on without getting their hands on that computer [dharmendra_pawar23]

try reinstall the windows outlook from the windows cd. still the problem continues you have to reinstall your operating system before that you have to take the backup of your mails from your document settings folder [smanipasu]

reinstall and just follow directions is the key to successful installation. then if you encounter the error message, capture the picture and send it to someone who knows (probably to your mylot friends). [3acres]

u need windows Xp installtion CD. go to control panel, there add or remove program there add/remove window components, click on it. there u look for outlook express. remove the tick mark , wait until it unistalls. reboot once, then do same procedure once again add tick mark, it will install once again. then u ready to mail. [shk1983]

well first of all uninstall your outlook express and remove all related files from registry. After that install a new version of outlook express. [vinaykant]

If u have microaoft word installer then put the cd and run the setup.Then select custom select and select only outlook express to be installed.Then u can have a fresh copy of outlook. If u don't have any such cd,then go to the microsoft site and try to download outlook and intall it.It is as simple as that. hope this information finds any use to u thank u,,,,,,,,,,bye [infogan234]

I think so one of the way would be to run your windows installation cd,and use the option of repair windows,that should be good enough to repair any damage on your window programmes,including Outlook. [go9999]

I would seriously get rid of outlook, try mozilla thunderbird or some other system, i have never had any good experiecnes with microsoft products. THe company pushes to realease and then they must go back and fix mistakes. The garage company has turned into a corporation hellbent on getting money. with that in mind, i also actually call itself a virus during a windows re-install now that is goos software...if this happens what is windows really? [10190190]

OutLook is included in Microsoft's updates. You can go to www.microsoft.com and get the necessary updates. (Assuming you're using a licensed copy of Windows) Calling Microsoft or any major company will charge for helping you "in person." Your best bet would be to go to Microsoft.com and get the updates yourself. The new download for IE7 has an OutLook update in it as well. [Ambur25]

Outlook Express is not only a part of Windows, but also a composite part of Internet Explorer. The easy way to reinstall Outlook Express is to go to the Microsoft website and download Internet Explorer. Run the installation file and it should correct the configuration in Outlook Express. [Asylum]

Uninstall and Reinstall Total MS Office. [pravibabu]

Well yes You will have to reinstall it For that you need to get the cd of Office whatever version you are having and then repair it If you dont have a cd, and you got a good net connection download your desired office version via torrents [vipul20044]

Hello, can you please tell me which version of outlook are you using. [venuunlimited]

I also had a same problem last year.If you are usin windows XP then 1)You just go from start menu to control oanel 2)click on add or remove programmes 3)on left side you will see add or remove additional window components -click on that 4)it will ask you to wait and then display you all additional components installed on your machine just click on outlook this will uninstall outlook from youe machine.again click on add or remove ,it may ask you to inser installation cd do so and then reinstall your outlook.it will solve youe problem.use pop3 to access your mail account. [mansha]

my hP came with disk you need to use the orginal disks and reformat your computer. [bonnielass]

Your going to have to uninstall it, restart and then reinstall it. Although I don't think outlook express is the best emailing programme to use (from my experience). I much prefer hotmal. :) [Beautiful_Nightmare]

that happened to me once but it was because the pop addy that it runs on got changed...check your settings.. [annie44]

why do you need outlook express when you have free email services like yahoo and gmail and all other services which offer more. HP always give erros, its common [jayarajgr]
you can put whatever email in your outlook express i have my mtswebmail for my outlook express... [annie44]


If you have the Microsoft Office software than you could uninstall Outlook and reinstall it or do a repair by using the office cd to fix it. Those would be my choices on how to reinstall Outlook. [kgwat70]

First check to see if your computer is combatible with the software,if it is you may need to uninstall then reinstall it. [Tweety2035]

I have Outlook express, and a HP computer also. My suggestion is to log onto Windows update, check for updates for your computer (I did this last night and my outlook which was giving some problems needed an update), if that doesn't help, if your HP computer is a newer model, I bought mine last year, and in the programs already installed there is Help and Support, click on this and type in what problem you are having, I did this last night also, and it gave me a list of things I could do, such as install, re-install...I dont know if this would help, but it is certainly worth a try. You can also log onto from your Help and Support center (or just typing HP, or Compaq, or link from Windows update page) to the HP/Compaq site, type in your problem and it may give you a list of things you can try, such as a new driver,etc. It is free to go to their sites, and I know that they always try to charge when you call them for technical support! I hope this works! [Kscott]

well i will suggest you that you better re-install the outlook and if the problem persist ask to microsoft.com for the exact answer.. [harsh1985]

no frnd i dont know abt how to reinstall as it is default installed by operating system [_Greeneye_]
OK, thanks everyone who replied. I do not use my desktop anymore since I have my laptop with wireless internet. [nolciean06]