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How do i remove XP Outlook Express

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Hi All,

Does anybody know a nice easy way to remove XP Outlook from my comp, I dont want it, i hate it, theres no need for it.........it just takes up space on my comp.

Thankfully i have managed to remove the XP messenger from my system and the Msn explorer passport.......what a waste of space.....

Any advise as to removing outlook though,

Cheers.
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

No. If the presence of Outlook Express leaves you short of drive space then your hard drive isn't big enough to use with Windows XP.

The only way to really remove it is to purchase and use XPLite, and choose to remove OE through that. But simply don't use it is the best alternative. Lack of room means you need more drive space, not you need to remove system components
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

My comp is fine, i have a IBM T40 Think Pad, with 512mb 80Gb etc etc....

I just dont sea the point of me having outlook on my computer, its something i never use and how many bits of software would we have on our comps that we never use........???

I just dont want it on there.....but if there is no way of removing it then i suppose i will just have to manage..

Thanks.
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

I don't see the point of going to all the trouble of a delicate and potentially dangerous (if you make mistakes) procedure just to recover a megabyte or two of drive space, but if you really want to do this:

Follow EXACTLY the procedures outlined in this article http://www.activewin.com/tips/tips/m...vanced/8.shtml

The procedures relating to renaming folders should be followed for all user accounts on the system. Files and folders can be deleted after the renaming steps have been carried out.

Lot of trouble for a negligible result, in my opinion.
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

considering that the deault installtion size of outlook express is pretty small, it doesnt seem useful. to go through the hassle.

On my computer, because i don't use it, the folder is 4 megs. Just remove the shortcut from your desktop and be done with it, it doesn't run unless you open it so it really does nothing.
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

express is removable in control panel/add and remove programs .add and remove windows components .did it the other day on a computer,no complaintes from the owner yet !!
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

I was under the impression that OE is actually needed for regular Outlook to function properly? I suppose if you are using a different mail client than it shouldn't matter. Please enlighten me if I am mistaken about the two needed to work together.
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

Hi,

On our Windows 2000 boxes here at work, we remove Outlook Express. XP is different, and we do not have tested data to see how XP behaves without OE.

I agree that for the couple MB of space, to just leave OE alone on the computer. If you are really worried about it, rename it to something else, like Outlook Impress or something. Just kidding. Best to leave it alone.

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agree ,leave it, but having said that ,the one i removed the user uses outlook,and hasent complained yet !
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Re: How do i remove XP Outlook Express

In my opinion, an unwanted program is not only an issue because of hard disk space, it's an issue because of clutter. I personally dislike having programs I don't use, and removing shortcuts doesn't satisfy me because it's still sitting in my program files folder.

It's a shame that Windows does this, but I guess that's life.
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