Here's how to backup OE:
www.okinfoweb.com/moe/general/gen_015.htm
Could be a number of causes. Here are some references. Type the Q number in the search box at www.microsoft.com/technet
OLEXP: Outlook Express 5 Remains After You Uninstall Internet Explorer 5
Outlook Express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
Q232480
Cannot Start Outlook Express 5
Outlook Express could not be started because msoe.dll could not be
initialized. The application was unable to start the Internet Account
Manager. Your computer may be out of memory or your disk may be full.
Q245419
OLEXP: Outlook Express Stops Working After Uninstalling Internet Explorer
Outlook Express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
Q256842
OLEXP: Error Message "Outlook Express Could Not Be Started Because MSOE.DLL
Could Not Be Loaded" When You Start Outlook Express
Outlook Express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
Q272265
Error Starting Internet Explorer and Outlook Express After Performing a
Clean Install of Windows 98
Outlook Express could not be started because MSOE.DLL could not be loaded.
Q275202
OLEXP: Outlook Express Could Not Be Started Because Msoe.dll Could Not Be
Loaded
After you remove the Windows Address Book from a computer that runs Windows
(Me), the following error message may appear when you try to start Outlook
Express 6.
Q296512
