Resolved Unable to delete desktop *.msg file.

I cannot delete an Outlook *.msg file saved to desktop. I attempted to rename, open, and review properties without success. I have deleted the original file and emptied all pertinent folders in Outlook 2010. I have re-started Windows to no affect. I have googled for a solution.

 

Have you tried in Safe Mode?

 

No. However, I will in the morning. Thank you.

 

If that don't work, try draging it back into Outlook to the deleted folder.

 

I tried that and it was not successful. Thank you for your prompt reply. I am away from my PC and will have to wait until the morning to attempt using safe mode.

 

Safe mode was used with no success. I even restored prior to the date I saved the *.msg to the desktop, which I shall not do again and it remains.

Would there be a registry entry for the file? My next step may be to reinstall Outlook. However, please continue to offer suggestions. Thank you.

 

That was going to be my next suggestion. Save what you need to save and then do it. But, I am not sure that will cure your problem.

A little read below and see if any of this helps.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=230940

 

ideas:

1 After You Open an Outlook MSG File, You Can't Re-Open, Delete, or Rename It

2 ogin as another user and browse to this users desktop and delete it.

3 Note the full path to this file. using taskmanager...Close explorer and use taskmanager>file>newtask>run and to bowse to file and delete it.

 

After all this, trying to solve a small problem, when rebooting, Windows will not start, not even in safe mode. Until the new challenge is resolved, I must be away from this feed.

Thank you for your help.