Solution to lost MSDE.DLL

more specific answer than just reinstalling OL Express

[preachjohn]

"Outlook Express could not be started as MSDE.DLL could not be loaded." Error! I Searched for this file. Nowhere on my computer?
In Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, is the tab Windows Setup(Components). You'll find Addresses has been unchecked.
(Took me miserable hours to find this). But rechecking and apply alone doesn't do it. You'd think it would. That's where the advice given to Ove's Oct. 29/02. (#684), problem is correct. Simply download as if to install (IE and OE), then custom install only OE, and it will tell you you've got it already. This'll take you to Resume Install and the missing files will download. Or Uninstall OE and/orIE completly, and Reinstall. The missing MSDE.DLL is in Addresses /Windows SetUp.
preachjohn

[moltar]

What is your Windows version? I could send you my file if Windows versions match.

[wruk999]

preachjohn,

Welcome to WebmasterWorld! [webmasterworld.com]

In MS Outlook (not OE) there is a detect and repair function.
Is there something similar in OE, if so have you tried it, and if yes, any joy?

wruk999

[MonkeeSage]

There are lots of sites out there that supply lost / missing dlls. Some of them charge a buck or two per file, and others are free. I've used them a couple times to get obscure old realplayer support libraries. Be sure to run anything you download through a virus scanner.

Jordan