I never had this (luckily), but apparently it's not unknown. See if anything you find in http://www.google.com/search?q=outlook+express+%22message+could+not+be+displayed%22 applies.
Kees
Outlook Express is coming up with this message whenever I try to open a message.
I am only able to view the content of the messages via the View Pane. When I try to reply to a message it comes up with the 'Message could not be displayed' error again.
Also when I try to compose a new message.
I would assume it is having a problem opening a new window within the program.
Any suggestions please.
Ian

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