Why can't I change the location of the message store?

[Steve Irving]

I want to change the location of the message store? I use the
Tools>Options>Advanced>Maintenance>Store Folder. I set up the folder where I
want the store to be. Windows Mail accepts this, and says it will be used
after restarting Windows Mail. I restart the program, but the store remains
exactly where it was. Am I doing something wrong? Is it something to do with
Folder permissions?

Steve

 

[Guest]

sIt seems to be just a small part of how bad this 'improved utility' is. I
have just started communications with aliens from another solar system for
help, as Microsoft seem to be out to lunch.

 

[DGuess]

I want to change the location of the message store? I use the
Tools>Options>Advanced>Maintenance>Store Folder. I set up the folder where
I want the store to be. Windows Mail accepts this, and says it will be used
after restarting Windows Mail. I restart the program, but the store remains
exactly where it was. Am I doing something wrong? Is it something to do
with Folder permissions?

Steve

Sounds like something wasn't quite right during the change so it defaulted
back to what it was or did a message recovery.

Check the Event Viewer to see if it left some clues.

 

[Steve Cochran]

Yeah, I think most of the time when it fails, the directory permissions are
screwed up. Try taking ownership of the directory and then fix the
permissions (you might have to do it in Safe mode) and then see if it works.
It should work.

steve