Same boring problem - unable to delete from OUTBOX

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Simply trying to put a recent date regarding this locking up of files in
Windows Mail.
I have seen some simple solutions listed. They seem to work in limited
cases. I have also seen the suggested editting of the windows mail database.
I'm tempted to try it, but as the problem is not on my computer I'm reluctant
to act.
Would be grateful for any positive help.
Are we likely to have a solution when the Service Pack 1 arrives (July
2007(8))?
 
I am having the same problem, it's very frustrating as it does not allow me
to send. Therefore, I am forced to go to webmail. All the e-mails I have to
send in Windows Mail cannot be transferred to webmail, I'm back at square
one. This is very frustrating. I can't get any work done and what really
ticks me off is there is no one to talk to about this damn problem.
Therefore, nothing is solved.

Did you, can you, share how you solved your problem, please?
 
Any error message when you try to send?
If so, copy it and post it here.

Gary VanderMolen
 
I am having the same problem, I can't send emails, but can receive. I have
deleted all of the emails in the outbox except one. I am getting "an unknown
error has occured" and will not allow me to delete this message. Any
suggestions on how to clear this email or any fixes that you can recommend?
 
Try creating a new email account with the same settings as
your existing one, then delete the existing account. However,
I don't have a whole lot of faith that this will cure the problem.

It doesn't look like Microsoft is coming out with a fix for this
anytime soon.
Once you have a message stuck in the Outbox, and it is
preventing you from sending any new messages, your
options are limited:

1. Do all sending from a web-based mail service, like
Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail.
2. Switch entirely to a different email program like
Outlook, or the free Mozilla Thunderbird.
3. Try the database deletion/regeneration fix advocated
by Dave Cochran:

"Go to Tools | Options | Maintenance | Advanced | Store Folder to find the
message store location. Then move everything under that Windows Mail
directory to another directory. Then restart WinMail and it will open fresh
with nothing in the database. You can then add your accounts and if they
work correctly then you can use File | Import | Messages and choose
WinMail format and point to the directory to which you moved the files."

Gary VanderMolen
 
Longjohnbaldy said:
Simply trying to put a recent date regarding this locking up of files in
Windows Mail.
I have seen some simple solutions listed. They seem to work in limited
cases. I have also seen the suggested editting of the windows mail
database.
I'm tempted to try it, but as the problem is not on my computer I'm
reluctant
to act.
Would be grateful for any positive help.
Are we likely to have a solution when the Service Pack 1 arrives (July
2007(8))?
Click to expand...

What do you mean by "locking up of files"?
 
Unfortunately, this seems to be the latest:

First thing is to remove McAfee or Norton AV and antispam from the computer
if they exist. You may need to visit their website to fully uninstall the
product. Then get something less invasive. There are a number of free
antivirus programs, but with any you have to disable email scanning. See
www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3

You can also try compacting and repairing the database using my WMUtil
program (www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/).

After that, the only solution so far is to wipe out the database. So go to
Tools | Options | Advanced | Maintenance | Store Folder to find the message
store location. Then move everything under that Windows Mail directory to
another directory. Then restart WinMail and it will open fresh with nothing
in the database. You can then add your accounts and if they work correctly
then you can use File | Import | Messages and choose WinMail format and
point to the directory to which you moved the files.

steve
 
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