I'm not sure if OE moved off-screeen, or you have a damaged identity. Try #1
first, and if no joy, try #2.

#1: Right click on the minimized OE on the Taskbar and select Move. Now use
the arrow keys to get it in the screen. Close all other windows except this
one and use the cursor to drag the message to full screen size. File | Exit,
and Windows will remember the size when you open it again.

#2: You may have a damaged identity especially if it is the default Main
Identity. File | Identity | Add New Identity. Create a new one and test it.
If all is well, you can import your messages and Address Book from the old
identity and delete it.

How to Create and Use Identities in Outlook Express
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=209169
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Robert11" <rgsros@notme.com> wrote in message
news:54OdnbxSHPUvzxrVnZ2dnUVZ_t7inZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Hello,
>
> Running XP.
>
> This started a few weeks ago.
> Not sure if it is an OE "problem" or some configuration in my PC somehow
> changed.
>
> When I open OE up, all I get is the top bar, and a transparent screen that
> shows
> the view below; in this case my desktop. But only the top bar from OE
> shows..
>
> To get the normal OE view, I have to use the Maximize button.
>
> If I use the Minimize button, it goes transparent again.
>
> Anyone have any idea what might have changed, or what is going on ?
> A bit annoying.
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>