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PST subfolder auto-delete no workie

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by WorldBuilder, 2006/05/01.

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    WorldBuilder

    WorldBuilder Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi all,

    I have a personal folder setup. In it, there is one subfolder right now. I want anything in there to be automatically deleted when it reaches day 366.

    Now, personally I don't have anything in there that old (because the PST's not that old), but to test AutoArchiving I created a rule that says "auto delete anything 5 months old or older ".

    I applied, OK'ed, and nothing. All the stuff is still there. Why is AutoArchiving not working?

    Thanks!

    Chris
     
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    WorldBuilder

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    PS: It's Outlook 2003. Thanks.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Click on File->ARCHIVE should force the archive to run.
     
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    WorldBuilder

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    Well, that seems to run, but I still have items in this folder from September of last year, with AutoArchive settings that are supposed to delete anything over 5 months old. I don't get this...

    Chris
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Did you check the option to "Permanenty" delete?
     
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    WorldBuilder

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    Yup.
     
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    bluzkat

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    Chris,

    Where are you setting the AutoArchive settings? Are you using the settings under 'Tools' > 'Options' > 'Other' > AutoArchive? If so, try this...
    Right-click on the folder in question, select Properties, then the AutoArchive tab, check your settings there. When you create a new folder the default is 'Don't archive this folder'.

    B :cool:
     
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