Outlook Express Error 0x800c0133 (corrupted inbox file)

I use Outlook Express. I can send, but not receive. I have deleted the many emails that had never been deleted, but still can not receive. I have been
told I have a corrupted Inbox file. Something about the Inbox.dbx, but I don't know or how to correct this error.

It may be possible to fix the problem using these steps :
Open Outlook Express
Click "Local Folders" in the left side navigation
Select New Folder and name it TEMP
If possible move all of the email from your Inbox to the TEMP folder
Go to menu bar and select Tools -> Options -> Maintenance -> Store Folder and then write down the location of your
inbox
Close Outlook Express,
Use My Computer to go to the location is step 5 and then delete the file inbox.dbx
Open Outlook Express - The Inbox folder should be auto recreated.
Move your email from the TEMP folder back to your Inbox
I don't know if anyone is still looking for help with this error. It basically means you have too much saved
email in the version of Outlook Express your are using. You may want to try some of the methods listed in
Outlook Express Fix Toolbox
Link to free demo version:-
http://www.outlookexpress.fixtoolbox.com/
Hope this helps for people who are still getting this error. If you are getting it, I am sure you are dreading
the fact you may lose 'A lot' of your saved emails. Good luck,

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