Try this... it refers to the Outbox, but it works for other folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941090
"TrinityM" <TrinityM@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I daily recive a mass of unwanted emails, which i know is typical, so as
> suggested i deleted them w/o opening. The problem has arose with my
> "deleted
> items" box. The cound now is over 1400 emails, and nothing i do will
> delete
> them. I've tried individually, and under edit... i they just wont go
> away..
> HELP