When I click the new message button Outlook Express shuts down. Anyone have an idea.

Thanks Alan

Apart from the fact Outlook Express in total pants, your subject title kind of somes it up really.
Get yourself a decent mail client like Thunderbird - Reclaim your inbox

Any error messages ?
The more information you give the better we can help.

Thanks Curlyben. Thunderbird is the go. I am defineately sick of Microsoft.