You mentioned that you allow windows to update itself.  That might be part 
of the problem.  I had a client with a similar situation.  Turns out that 
windows updated itself with the Live package and has affected a number of 
things including outlook express.

You might wish to check that.  In addition you may wish to reconsider how 
you allows windows to update.  I tell all my clients to allow to notify but 
not to download or install.  That way you can choose what is happening.

Sam Reiner
SNR Consulting

At 11:53 AM 06 4, 2008, you wrote:
>Hi All
> Recently , I have not been able to open outlook express. When I 
>attempt to sign in to download my email  the program shuts down and 
>restarts my computer. There are no error messages.

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