Microsoft KB Archive/212880

= OLEXP: Purge Deleted Messages Command on Edit Menu Does Not Work =

Article ID: 212880

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0

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This article was previously published under Q212880



For information about the differences between Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook e-mail clients, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257824 OL2000: Differences Between Outlook and Outlook Express



SYMPTOMS
When you click the "Purge Deleted Messages" command on the Edit menu, nothing may happen. Also, the "Purge Deleted Messages" command on the Edit menu may be available even if you do not have any deleted messages.



CAUSE
This problem can occur if you do not have any deleted items marked for purging.



RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, delete the appropriate messages before using the "Purge Deleted Messages" command on the Edit menu.

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