A google gets a lot of hits about problems opening OE. Here's a couple: http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/oeslow.htm http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/problems/performance.htm But something that worked for me recently was switching off the AVG mail-checker. Ian Porter Computer Guys Inc. Arrowtown New Zealand [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "buzzdean" Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2003 1:42 PM Subject: [PCSOFT] OE won't open > Running OE6.0 on WinMe system and all of a sudden OE refuses to open. > Actually the inbox refuses to open, it receives messages and shows none, and > have to use the three finger salute to close OE > Running OEver6.0--do run scandisk regulary, not much wasted space but can't > open it to check for sure > > thanks > > Buzz Dean Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml