Outlook Express really needed for Adressbook and Outlook?

[XP_NO]

In Nlite, the description for removing Outlook Express (OE) is telling that OE is needed for Outlook from MS Office and .MHT web page support.

I am using Microsoft Outlook 2002 and because I am not using Outlook Express, I have removed the C:\PROGRAMS\OUTLOOK EXPRESS directory without any problems. Outlook 2002 is still working, Adressbook is working, so therefor my question:

Is selecting removal of OE in nLite removing more then only the files in OE, is OE needed for installation of Outlook 2002 and as last, is the adressbook from Outlook 2002 the same adressbook as from OE?

I am asking because otherwise I can select removal in nLite which will result in a smaller install and a more secure installation.

Edited December 30, 2008 by XP_NO

[XP_NO]

Okay, I found out the answer myself; it is not possible.

Removal of C:\PROGRAM FILES\OUTLOOK EXPRESS\*.* is possible afterwards, but selecting OE for removal will not work.