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kennedyr
Sep 21, 2008, 03:26 AM
I have a large file (pics) in my outbox for Outlook Express. I have tried to delete it from the outbox but it won't remove. I think that Outlook Express tries to continue sending this file every time I start up the computer. I want to remove this file.

NeedKarma
Sep 21, 2008, 04:01 AM
Here's a good place to start: How to troubleshoot e-mail messages that are stuck in your Outbox (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/262052)


Here's the more technical way:

Close Outlook Express.
Do a Search for .dbx files.
Search: Start > Search > For Files or Folders > All files and folders,
In the field for: all or part of the file name, Key in: .dbx
Below that, click on More advanced options
In the field: Type of File, select (All Files and Folders)
Place a checkmark in: Search system folders / Search hidden files and folders / Search subfolders
Click Search

Locate the Outbox.dbx file and delete it.
Restart Outlook Express, a new Outbox.dbx file will be created.
Send yourself a Test message to see if it leaves the Outbox.