In general;
Place Outlook in Offline Mode, restart Outlook and then try to delete it
again.
For additional solutions see;
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/mes...ckinoutbox.htm
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Coauthor, Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
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> How do I delete a large e mail from outbox. I've tried delete but no joy.
> I've tried to move but again no joy. It will not open and comes up 'will
> not
> open as started to send' - but never goes! I cannot even open to reduce
> its
> size by removing attachments. It is now affecting me sending and receiving
> other e mails. Thanks