midding = missing
Sounds like a real headache. I wish I could be of some help, but can't. Hopefully, somebody who reads this thread will have a solution.
In regards to your Outlook Express Issue you might want to check out the following site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;296512&Product=oex
Start/Run
Type Command [Enter]
When you get to a command prompt type.
SFC /scannow [ENTER]
or try SFC /purgecache [Enter]
Have your WinXP CD handy...
This may replace your missing file...
or
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;318378
for help repairing Outlook Express
For spyware checking use: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
they have a free version under downloads
And to get you out of a jam... use McAfee Stinger
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ Free antivirus check for most major badies that stop d/l and install programs.
"msoeres.dll"
Have you checked to see if above is a Windows file?