Steps to Fix Error ‘C0000006h’ in Outlook Express

Outlook Express is a popular email client, but Microsoft has been ended its technical support. In this situation, it becomes hard to maintain barrier less business communication. After studying the reviews of Outlook Express via consumer’s end, we found that it has some dark zones like:

1. Database corruption
2. Security aspect
3. Performance issue with DBX file when size is nearby 2 GB

It is another truth that Outlook Express brought a new experience to the people using email system on a daily basis. If you are also using Outlook Express as a primary email application, it is important for you to know the data storage technique within the application.

Well, Outlook Express stores all its data in a specific file format i.e. .dbx. Moreover, data of different folders is saved in their respective folders. For example, Inbox items are stored in Inbox.dbx; Deleted Items are stored in Deleted Items.dbx, and so on.

We should always mind that DBX files are important and need to be cared. However, due to some unfortunate situations, .dbx files get corrupt sometimes. As a result, you lose access to the entire email data.

One of such cases is described as follows, let's see.

“MSIMN caused an exception C0000006h in module Directdb.dll”

The error may occur in many other forms when you open Outlook Express or when you try to send an email.

Root Cause of the Error :
Before looking into the problem deeply, it is important to know its causes that are listed below:

1. You may face the error in case of damaged or missing Folders.dbx file.
2.  The error may also crop up if the Folders.dbx file is using read-only attribute.

The situation is horrifying as it shows the problem with DBX file, and ultimately, you find yourself surrounded by worries. But, the good news is, you can fix the problem with an unexpectedly easy resolution. Continue to know.

You just need to rename the affected file i.e. Folders.dbx. Do it by performing the following:

1. Click on the 'Start' button.
2. Click 'Find' and click 'Files or Folders'.
3.  Type Folders.dbx in 'Named' box.
4.  Look for the hard disk that you use primarily in the 'Look In', and then click on 'Find Now'.
5.  You will now be able to see Folders.dbx file, right-click it and click 'Rename'. Give the new name (Folders.old) to the file.
6.  Click 'OK'.

Now, as you would be able to start Outlook Express application and the ‘Folders.dbx’ file will automatically be created.

With the successful result of above guide, you can now little bit relief. Experts are acknowledging that renaming procedure with the existing DBX file is not always providing error free environment.

With failure results of file renaming method, DXB repair algorithm becomes necessary for Outlook Express users.

But, the selection of right utility is a big task. Before dealing with any third party utility, you should ensure following metrics, given below:

1. The utility doesn’t hamper or modify original file
2. Should follow the protocol of data integrity & security
3. Maintains the folder hierarchy
4. Tool is developed by Microsoft certified vendor
5. Recommended by Outlook Express MVPs

If any tool fulfills the above quality policy, then user can select such utility without fear of data loss. I also put my attention to search any advanced Outlook Express file software and my search finished at stellar Phoenix.

This institution is verified by Microsoft Inc. as a gold partner. It found that its Outlook Express repair tool is available with free demo version which ensures the user to check the product’s reliability before finalizing tool. With a satisfactory result of free demo version, users can go through full version.

Free Demo is available at:
http://www.stellaroutlooktools.com/outlookexpress/recover-dbx-file.php