Remember that Microsoft does not send any email with updates or patches to the users. They all are virus or false alarms...
I know. They were from (real or forged) email addresses from Russia, Germany, Finalnd, Australia, USA, etc.
I'm not quite good in hardware troubles... :'(
That's OK. I mentioned my hardware problem just to let you know why I was not on my own computer, and why I could not give you the on-screen message I got!:)
First of all, try to get rid from virus. Is your avast installation ok? Could you run a full scan (throughout: all files, all virus, etc.)?
Yes, I did a thorough scan.
I shut down my computer, ate some food, and restarted my computer.
The message I got when I tried to open Outlook Express:
Outlook Express
Outlook Express could not be started. The application was unable to create the Internet Account Manager. Your computer may be out of memory or your disk is full. Contact Microsoft support for further assistance. (0x800CCD01)
[OK]
When I clicked OK, I got the following message:
Outlook Express
Outlook Express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be initiated. Outlook Express may not be installed correctly.
[OK]
This happened because, in my endeavor to delete those viruses, I accidentally or mistakenly deleted or moved the mailbox of one of my email accounts, I think.
Sincerely,
zomi