Oulook reports "The data file 'mailbox' was not closed properly"

[Guest]

Most times, but not every time, I start Outlook I get the error message "The
data file 'mailbox' was not closed properly." It can take from 1 to 10
minutes to scan and repair the file. The problem started after I installed
MSN Search Toolbar/Desktop Search, but may or may not be related to it. I've
uninstalled the MSN Toolbar, but the errors persist.

Anybody have any ideas??

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Have you tried Detect and Repair?

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After furious head scratching, marty_G asked:

| Most times, but not every time, I start Outlook I get the error
| message "The data file 'mailbox' was not closed properly." It can
| take from 1 to 10 minutes to scan and repair the file. The problem
| started after I installed MSN Search Toolbar/Desktop Search, but may
| or may not be related to it. I've uninstalled the MSN Toolbar, but
| the errors persist.
|
| Anybody have any ideas??

 

[Guest]

Yes, I've tried Detect and Repair. That fixes once, then the problem recurrs
the next time I exit Outlook!