Vista - Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder

04-26-2008

For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted Items"
folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to "Empty
Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

**.Joe** · 04-26-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by TimDetiveaux

For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted Items"
folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to "Empty
Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

Hello.

This tutorial has a lot of information about Windows Mail. Here's the link: Windows Mail problems

I hope this helps.

04-26-2008

"TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx

Quote:

> For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted
> Items"
> folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to
> "Empty
> Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
> yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090

Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of
Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The
Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install.
Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from
Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other
problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you
have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it
will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend
antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.

04-26-2008

Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix.

"robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:

Quote:

>
> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted
> > Items"
> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to
> > "Empty
> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

>
> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090
>
> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of
> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The
> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install.
> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from
> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other
> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you
> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it
> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend
> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.
>
>
>

04-26-2008

You're welcome.

"TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:2551AC3C-9A25-484A-894C-978761AB42A5@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix.
>
> "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:
>

Quote:

>>
>> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx

Quote:

>> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted
>> > Items"
>> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to
>> > "Empty
>> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
>> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

>>
>> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running:
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090
>>
>> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
>> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of
>> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first.
>> The
>> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install.
>> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from
>> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other
>> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you
>> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it
>> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend
>> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.
>>
>>
>>

07-17-2008

"robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:

Quote:

>
> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted
> > Items"
> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to
> > "Empty
> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.

>
> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090
>
> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of
> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The
> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install.
> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from
> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other
> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you
> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it
> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend
> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.
>
>
>

07-17-2008

I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's
not for my system???

"robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:

Quote:

> You're welcome.
>
> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:2551AC3C-9A25-484A-894C-978761AB42A5@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix.
> >
> > "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote:
> >

Quote:

> >>
> >> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> >> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx
> >> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted
> >> > Items"
> >> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to
> >> > "Empty
> >> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started
> >> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.
> >>
> >> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running:
> >>
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090
> >>
> >> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in
> >> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of
> >> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first.
> >> The
> >> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install.
> >> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from
> >> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other
> >> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you
> >> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it
> >> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend
> >> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

**Brink** · 07-17-2008

Hello Davey,

The Note under Step 3 in the SECOND section of this tutorial should be able to help you out with this.

Windows Mail problems

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Quote: Originally Posted by Davey A

I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's
not for my system???

07-17-2008

Then your problem must be different.
Please describe exactly what is wrong.

--
Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail)

"Davey A" <DaveyA@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C6D19CA2-7673-44B9-B2AE-DF5B2194C308@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's
> not for my system???

04-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
TimDetiveaux n/a posts	Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted Items" folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to "Empty Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months.
My System Specs

04-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
.Joe Windows 7 RC 916 posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder Quote: Originally Posted by TimDetiveaux For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted Items" folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to "Empty Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. Hello. This tutorial has a lot of information about Windows Mail. Here's the link: Windows Mail problems I hope this helps.
My System Specs

04-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx Quote: > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted > Items" > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to > "Empty > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090 Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install. Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail.
My System Specs

04-26-2008	#4 (permalink)
TimDetiveaux n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix. "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: Quote: > > "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx Quote: > > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted > > Items" > > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to > > "Empty > > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started > > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. > > Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running: > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090 > > Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in > other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of > Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The > Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install. > Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from > Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other > problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you > have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it > will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend > antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail. > > >
My System Specs

04-26-2008	#5 (permalink)
n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder You're welcome. "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:2551AC3C-9A25-484A-894C-978761AB42A5@xxxxxx Quote: > Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix. > > "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: > Quote: >> >> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx Quote: >> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted >> > Items" >> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to >> > "Empty >> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started >> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. >> >> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running: >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090 >> >> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in >> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of >> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. >> The >> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install. >> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from >> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other >> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you >> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it >> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend >> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail. >> >> >>
My System Specs

07-17-2008	#6 (permalink)
Davey A n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: Quote: > > "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx Quote: > > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted > > Items" > > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to > > "Empty > > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started > > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. > > Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running: > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090 > > Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in > other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of > Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. The > Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install. > Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from > Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other > problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you > have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it > will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend > antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail. > > >
My System Specs

07-17-2008	#7 (permalink)
Davey A n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's not for my system??? "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: Quote: > You're welcome. > > "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:2551AC3C-9A25-484A-894C-978761AB42A5@xxxxxx Quote: > > Thanks! Problem resolved with this hotfix. > > > > "robertmiles@xxxxxx" wrote: > > Quote: > >> > >> "TimDetiveaux" <TimDetiveaux@xxxxxx> wrote in message > >> news:13330AA1-E5AB-4ACC-8C36-BE3FD266C19D@xxxxxx > >> > For some reason I can no longer delete any messages from the "Deleted > >> > Items" > >> > folder. I've tried to delete one message at a time and also tried to > >> > "Empty > >> > Deleted Items" from the the menu without any sucess. This just started > >> > yesterday, was working fine for the last 8 months. > >> > >> Download and install this hotfix, with Windows Mail not running: > >> > >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/941090 > >> > >> Although it's labelled as for mail stuck in the Outbox, it also works in > >> other folders. If you don't know whether you have a 32-bit version of > >> Vista or a 64-bit version, try the hotfix for the 32-bit version first. > >> The > >> Vista SP1 update also includes this hotfix, but takes longer to install. > >> Certain common antivirus programs, such as most of those from > >> Norton or McAfee, tend to cause stuck messages and assorted other > >> problems in Windows Mail, although seldom immediately, so if you > >> have such a program, remember where to find the hotfix, and hope it > >> will install again if you need it again. A recent version of the Trend > >> antivirus program also causes assorted problems in Windows Mail. > >> > >> > >> > > >
My System Specs

07-17-2008	#8 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,974 posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder Hello Davey, The Note under Step 3 in the SECOND section of this tutorial should be able to help you out with this. Windows Mail problems Hope this helps, Shawn Quote: Originally Posted by Davey A I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's not for my system???
My System Specs

07-17-2008	#9 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen n/a posts	Re: Why can't delete messages from the "Deleted Items" Folder Then your problem must be different. Please describe exactly what is wrong. -- Gary VanderMolen, MS-MVP (Mail) "Davey A" <DaveyA@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:C6D19CA2-7673-44B9-B2AE-DF5B2194C308@xxxxxx Quote: >I tried installing the hotfix 32 & 64 bit, but I got a message saying it's > not for my system???
My System Specs

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