Dec 15, 2014

DBX Corruption: Make corrupt Outlook Express operational

Outlook Express Introduction
DBX Repair

Computer users are so much familiar with all email clients of Microsoft. Microsoft bundled Outlook Express as an email client with window 98. As compare to other applications of Microsoft we can say Outlook Express is very diverse. Outlook Express is mainly used as News client. It is a feature that makes Outlook Express application different from Other Microsoft email clients. Let explore Outlook Express more:
 


File Structure of Outlook Express:

In Outlook Express every folder which is listed there gets stored in hard drive as a single file together with its equivalent messages. This file in Outlook Express get store with DBX file extension. DBX extension also saves the file as Outbox.dbx, Drafts.dbx, and Sent Items.dbx items and helpful to perform the various task of sending and receiving email, storing data as draft.  Folders.dbx is considered as Outlook Express main folders as all Index of Outlook Express is included in this folder.

Outlook Express stores uses contact information in a form of a book named as Windows Address Book saved with extension .wab.  Latest version of Outlook Express launched by Microsoft is Outlook Express 6 bundled with Windows XP.

The .DBX file can get corrupted or damaged due to various reasons today we will read all the important ways to Protect DBX file corruption.
 
NOTE: Outlook Express also supports for HTML mail format
 
While using Outlook we must take good care of Outlook Express databases as once they got corrupt then directly it give rise to data corruption issues. Most common reasons considered behind database corruption are users’ heavy mailbox. By dealing with time it’s too tough to manage mailbox as we forgot to delete all unwanted emails from our mailbox. These unwanted emails make user’s mailbox bulky.
 
Reasons behind Corruption of DBX File

Outlook Express deals with HTML file format and receiving and sending emails contains a lot of anti-viruses. This virus harms DBX file and completely results in data loss.
  • Direct System Shut down
  • Improper Installation of Outlook Express
  • Large size mailboxes
  • Sudden Power Failure
  • Bloated hard disk
  • Errors in .dll file
Things you should reminisce to protect DBX File from Corruption
  • Disable the Anti-Virus email scanning.
  • Disable automatic background compaction
  • Keep Inbox empty by moving messages to other folders
  • Limit the size of the Sent Items and Inbox folder to no more than 2000 messages
  • Compact all folders at a regular basis
  • When compacting, do not use your computer until the process ends
  • Keep Anti-Virus software up to date with the latest patches
  • Backup the Store Folder on a regular basis
  • Avoid storing important messages with large attachments in Outlook Express
  • This keeps the DBX file small and hence minimizes the risk of losing crucial data.
  • Update and install any fixes or patches for Outlook Express

This way you can protect Outlook Express form being corrupt
 
Other Way If Above Mentioned Points Failed
 
Even after applying above steps if your DBX file got corrupted then it is important for you to think about the data which stored in the DBX files. I would suggest in such case when your Outlook Express DBX file got corrupted then take help of Outlook Express Repair software provided by third parties.
 
Reasons behind using third party software’s

Microsoft has ended support for Outlook Express. The only option we have is use of professional DBX repair software.  By using Outlook Express Repair software we get maximum benefits as they assure all users for complete recovery of data without any data loss.I would suggest users to download Stellar Phoenix Outlook Express Recovery Software as this software provides preview of repaired mailbox.

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