Below, I describe the problem as given in a previous posting.  I found others on other bulletin boards with the same problem.  
I did as suggested :  
I set up a new user, moved all of my files to it, and deleted the old user.  Never use the Outlook Express method for moving the message files.  


I am using a new HP zd7000 laptop running Windows XP.  This connects by wireless to a router which has my desktop as another client.   
I am the only user. I tried to change the location of the Outlook Express message folder using the Outlook Express menus: tools, options, 
maintenance, change folder. The Outlook Express folder was not changed.  Instead, at each start of OE, I get an error message 
"Cannot delete ntuser.dat.  It is being used by another person or program...."   
Otherwise, it does not hinder the proper functioning of Outlook
Express.  I know the ntuser.dat file contains the registry and if deleted will cause serious problems.  I suppose the system is trying 
to relocate my ntuser.dat file and cannot delete the old copy because it is being used by the operating system.   

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