My computer crashed as OE was compacting files.

I lost a number of email messages to the trash which I had already
downloaded.

I didn't run the backup with OE backup express yet, and there were a
few messages I wanted.

I restored certain message folders from the trash. But I can't access
my main storage directory.

The directory in home XP is \Local Settings\Application Data\Identities
\{DFF16927-88E6-4EAA-A097-460B7E65289B}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Is this correct? I get an error message saying, this directory is in
use and cannot be accessed.

Suggestions?
Thanks.
Bruce