Outlook Express error message

[Lauree]

I'm using Outlook Express 5.0.2 on a MAC running system 9.2.1 and
suddenly I get the message "The OE Rules file appears corrupt. Rules
cannot be used." I'm fairly certain I have no rules set up other than
the defaults. And I can't boot Outlook Express to correct the problem.
I've even tried removing all the Outlook files and preferences that I
can locate and have installed a newer version of the software but I
still get the same message. Any idea how to fix the problem??? I'm not
even overly attached to Outlook...but I do need to get it open so I can
export my address book. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Vince Averello [MVP-Outlook]]

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