Sometimes it just isn't worthwhile to attempt fixing Windows Mail.
You are better off upgrading to the newer Windows Live Mail:
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
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Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (WLMail)
"Garth Arkell" <GarthArkell@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:B1685299-B545-437A-9B86-8AF266C7E20F@xxxxxx
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>i am using a dell inspiron 530
> windows vista home basic
> 1013mb of ram
> 120 gb hd
> 32 bit os
> was using mcafee, but now using avg
> windows mail 6.0.6000.16386(vista_rtm.061101-2205)
>
> I closed windows mail installed the fix (32bit one) and rebooted the
> computer, and still can't empty the junk mail folder.
>
> i have transferred my email account from my old computer to the new one,
> could that affect anything?
>
> can anyone help?
>
>
>
> "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:
> Quote:
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>> "Garth Arkell" <Garth Arkell@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:7DA8296F-028B-4EA5-B5A2-BACE84931238@xxxxxx Quote:
>> >I get the same message. i have tried the hot fix , but there was nothing
>> > different, any other suggestions?
>> >
>> > "Catullus Nacakus" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I get this message when I try to Delete msgs in the Junk Email Folder or
>> >> in
>> >> the Deleted Items Folders.
>> >> I can delete the messages by manually deleting process.
>>
>> Did you try both the 32-bit version and the 64-bit version of this fix,
>> with Windows Mail not running?
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090
>>
>> Which one you need will depend on what version of Vista you have.
>> The other one will just refuse to install.
>>
>> If neither helps, what if any antivirus programs do you have? Some
>> of them cause assorted problems in Windows Mail, although seldom
>> immediately.
>>
>>
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