If you can email me some details about the crash, maybe any error messages or a description or something I might be able to help. As far as the address book I'm checking on that. Going to try and find out where it stores OE data in the temp files. Might still be there, if it is gone. Also, check C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\wab.exe That's the OE address book application that runs with it. Your stuff might still be stored in there possibly. Send me details or whatever at alcook@... I check that more often that anything else. -- Alan