Outlook for Mac - database problem

So I deleted some files from the User files on Mac to free up space on drive. When I tried to open Outlook from Office for Mac 2011 I now get this meesage...
There is a problem with the Office database. To use the database, you must rebuild it using the Database Utility.
The Office database stores your personal information, such as the Scrapbook and Outlook messages and contacts. To continue, click Rebuild. After the rebuilding process is complete, close the Database Utility. Then the database will be available for your Office applications.
When I tried to rebuild the main identity using the Microsoft Database Utility, it got to step 3 then came up with an error that reads: Microsfot Database Utility has encountered a problem and needs to close...
I am thining i need to unistall and re-install outllook. Can anyopne provide any guidance/

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoutlook?auth=1 may be where you need to find answers if none come here.

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