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OLEXP: How to create and use identities in Outlook Express 5.x and 6.0
In earlier versions of Outlook Express, you can distinguish between multiple users by creating user profiles. In Outlook Express 5 and later, a new feature called identities performs this function. This article describes how to create, use, and...
How to troubleshoot e-mail messages that are stuck in your Outbox
When you try to send an e-mail message, the e-mail message may move to your Outbox and not be sent. This article describes how to troubleshoot problems with e-mail messages that remain in your Outbox. This behavior can be caused by any of the...
Information about the maximum file size of the .dbx files that are used by Outlook Express
Describes the maximum file size of the Microsoft Outlook Express .dbx files.

Outlook Express 6.0 stops responding when you try to log on to your e-mail account
Describes a problem where Outlook Express 6.0 stops responding when you try to log on to your e-mail account.
In Outlook Express 6.0, the default server account name appears in the header of a reply message in an e-mail message thread
Describes a problem that occurs when you reply to an e-mail message thread in Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0. Provides information about a software update that resolves the problem.
"c0000005 (access violation)" error message when you check the spelling in a Portuguese (Brazil) Outlook Express e-mail message
Fixes a problem that may cause a "c0000005 (access violation)" error message when you check the spelling in a Portuguese (Brazil) Outlook Express e-mail message. You can contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix.

You cannot switch identities in Outlook Express after you install Windows XP SP1
Discusses a problem with identities that you cannot switch in Microsoft Outlook Express after you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1).
OLEXP: May Not Be Able to Switch Identities When Using Outlook Express Version 6.0
If you attempt to add multiple identities in Outlook Express, the Outlook Express window may completely disappear. If this behavior occurs, you cannot use Outlook Express. To work around this behavior, use one of the following methods: End the...
An e-mail address does not resolve when you type a contact name in the "To" box in an Outlook Express e-mail message
Provides a workaround for a problem that may occur when you use the Lock Down registry value to prevent identity switching.