1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

OE6 Deleted Items Folder appears empty but properties say otherwise

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by alistair, 2002/05/27.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. 2002/05/27
    alistair

    alistair Well-Known Member Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/03
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    The "deleted items" folder in OE6 appears empty with the message that there are no new items. However, the OE "deleted items.dbx" file properties show that it is 180MB. OE is set to empty the deleted items folder on exit, and everything in it disappears, but the file is still huge. A complete power down and restart of the PC does not help.

    I'd be grateful for any suggestions.

    Alistair
     
    alistair,
    #1
  2. 2002/05/27
    FZWG

    FZWG Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/18
    Messages:
    118
    Likes Received:
    0
    alistair,

    Are you sure you are looking at megabytes vs kilobytes?? Take another look.

    Even though the deleted item folder is empty with no messages in it,, the deleted items.dbx file itself is made up of bytes that take up space.

    In other words, you work in an office and set up a file system. You have a folder named deleted items in the file system. At this time there may be no information inside this folder, but the empty folder itself has a physical structure and is taking up some space.

    HTH
     
    FZWG,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2002/05/27
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

    Joined:
    2001/12/27
    Messages:
    15,174
    Likes Received:
    412
    All messages you ever deleted will still be there.

    The only way to get rid of them for good is to select File > Folder > Compact (or Compact All Folders ).
     
    Arie,
    #3
  5. 2002/05/27
    alistair

    alistair Well-Known Member Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/02/03
    Messages:
    112
    Likes Received:
    0
    I compacted the folders, and deleted items.dbx went from 180,091kB to 56kB. Problem solved, and I've learned something new!

    Thank you.

    Alistair
     
    alistair,
    #4
  6. 2002/05/27
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

    Joined:
    2001/12/27
    Messages:
    15,174
    Likes Received:
    412
    :D
     
    Arie,
    #5
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...