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The thread discusses issues with Outlook Express not loading emails properly, with the original poster confused about whether the problem is software or a virus. A forum member explains that Outlook Express is outdated and recommends switching to a modern email client like Thunderbird or using the Gmail web interface. The overall sentiment is that Outlook Express is no longer supported, and migrating to updated options is advised.

Fenway16

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I have been using OE for many years and think I know how to use it. Today, however, I can't seem to get it to load a page so I can write an email. When I go to "new" as in new email, nothing comes up for me to write my message. The top menu bar says, Send - but there is no place for me to write my message so there is nothing to send. I know I'm getting up in years but I think I know how to operate this software. Do you suppose this is a virus problem? I don't know what to think. Thanks for any thoughts.
 

Neemobeer

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The email account is fine it's just the software you're using to access the email that is no longer supported.
 

Neemobeer

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Outlook express is the software that is end of life. If your email account is gmail and you want to just access it through a web browser that will work too.