and call it something like new_inbox.
now, copy or move ALL the emails EXCEPT the one giving problems into that new mail folder.
once that is done simply close Outlook Express then DELETE the old Inbox.dbx which is the database file that contains your messages as records.
You can locate your Inbox.dbx file while Outlook Express is open bt clicking the Tools menu then the Options then in the window that opens select the Maintenance tab. On that tab you will see a button labeled Store Folder. If you click the button a small window pops up showing you the full path to the directory containing the *.dbx files. Another way to locate it is to simply perform a file search of your computer for the inbox.dbx then delete it when found.
When you next open Outlook Express it will create a new Inbox for you and you can simply move the files you originally moved into the new folder back into your inbox folder.
Problem should be solved.
I have an email in my inbox that will not delete! I can't open it or anything. It is from a friend of mine, so I am almost positive it is not infected. I have adaware, spybot and avg all on my system updated and have ran scans--nothing found. I have tried to delete the email in front and behind it while all three are selected and it locks up oe. I have booted into safe mode to delete it--locks up oe. As soon as you click on the email it locks it up--will not even open it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks....oh I'm running Win XP and OE 6.

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