Outlook Express Ntuser.dat Error
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reconfigured Outlook Express for my use but I must've screwed it up. When I double click on Express, it comes up with an error: "Cannot delete http://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/ntuser-dat-error-outlook-express-startup.3234561/ ntuser.dat: It is being used by another person or program". I am the only user. Express works fine after the OK is pressed to acknowledge the error, however some advanced functions don't work, like https://www.pchelp.zone/threads/outlook-express-wants-to-delete-ntuser-dat-was-error-deleting-files-or-folders.75244/ the ability to read messages archived from my old PC. Guest, Sep 6, 2007 #1 Advertisements JS Guest Within the Outlook Express toolbar choose: File/Identities/Manage Identities There should be an identity named: 'Main outlook express Identity' Select 'Main Identity' as the identity to use when starting a program. JS "MJK050" <> wrote in message news... >I recently purchased a used PC. I reconfigured Outlook Express for my use >but > I must've screwed it up. > When I double click on Express, it comes up with an error: > "Cannot delete ntuser.dat: It is being used by another person or program". > I outlook express ntuser.dat am the only user. > Express works fine after the OK is pressed to acknowledge the error, > however > some advanced functions don't work, like the ability to read messages > archived from my old PC. JS, Sep 6, 2007 #2 Advertisements Guest Guest I am the only identity listed. "JS" wrote: > Within the Outlook Express toolbar choose: > File/Identities/Manage Identities > There should be an identity named: 'Main Identity' > Select 'Main Identity' as the identity to use when starting a program. > > JS > > "MJK050" <> wrote in message > news... > >I recently purchased a used PC. I reconfigured Outlook Express for my use > >but > > I must've screwed it up. > > When I double click on Express, it comes up with an error: > > "Cannot delete ntuser.dat: It is being used by another person or program". > > I am the only user. > > Express works fine after the OK is pressed to acknowledge the error, > > however > > some advanced functions don't work, like the ability to read messages > > archived from my old PC. > > > Guest, Sep 6, 2007 #3 K
Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Newer Than: Search this thread only Search this forum only Display results as threads More... Useful Searches Recent Posts Menu Home Forums Forums Quick Links Search Forums Recent Posts Members Members Quick Links Notable Members Registered Members Current Visitors Recent Activity New Profile Posts Menu Log in Sign up Windows XP Outlook Express wants to delete Ntuser.dat [was: error deleting files or folders] Discussion in 'Operating Systems' started by Peaches TQ, Sep 14, 2015. The PC Zone Home Forums The PC Zone Help Forums Operating Systems Peaches TQ Guest #1 Peaches TQ, Sep 14, 2015 I keep getting error message when i try to log into my outlook express comes up with cannot delete ntuser dat person or programe is being used by another person or program i have tried everything but nothing helps. Continue reading... (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in Toggle Width Home Contact Us Help Terms and Rules Top Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2016 XenForo Ltd. Some XenForo functionality crafted by ThemeHouse. Theme designed by Audentio Design. The PC Zone Home Forums The PC Zone Help Forums Operating Systems