Outlook 2003 problem

[Guest]

I have a partially sent email stuck in my Outlook Outbox that I can't delete,
open or move.

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Start your computer w/out any type of connection. (e.g. disconnect network
and/or modem cord from PC). Start Windows > Start Outlook. Delete message
in Outbox. Close Outlook. Shutdown Windows. Reconnect PC to network.

If the above fails, run the Inbox repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) against your
*.PST file(s). Outlook 2003 stores them at:

\documents and settings\<userid>\local settings\application
data\microsoft\outlook

local settings and application data are hidden/system folders, so don't
forget to configure windows explorer accordingly

 

[Guest]

This usually works: In Outlook-- File, Work Offline, Delete the stuck
message. Then uncheck Work Offline.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

However, you will need to close and restart Outlook each time for this solution to work

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Mary asked:

| This usually works: In Outlook-- File, Work Offline, Delete the stuck
| message. Then uncheck Work Offline.
|
| "goldrvr3" wrote:
|
|| I have a partially sent email stuck in my Outlook Outbox that I
|| can't delete, open or move.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the tip. I shut everything down and it worked like a charm. I
appreciate your taking the time to help me out.

Jess

 

[Guest]

Thanks Milly. I finally had to shut the system down and disconnect the modem
before I went offline. Once I was off line I was able to get the file
deleted. Thanks for your help.

Jess