Unsent messages in outbox

happytrails · External Since: Jul 19, 2007 Posts: 2

Michelle, Having the same problem as you have no idea how to fix it. Hope
some one can show me how to fix it. Thanks a bunch, Fran Duncan

"Michelle" wrote:

> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> --
> Michelle Maust

Diane · External Since: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 16

"Patsy Dalton" wrote:

>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> > --
> > Michelle Maust
>
> have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> getting mail in and out through msn?
>

Diane · External Since: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 16

"Patsy Dalton" wrote:

>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> > --
> > Michelle Maust
>
> have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> getting mail in and out through msn?
>

Diane · External Since: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 16

"Michelle" wrote:

> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> --
> Michelle Maust

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

"bnmohan via WindowsKB.com" <u35859@uwe> wrote in message news:7582186771ce1@uwe...
> Has SYMANTEC got a removal tool for WinMail yet? WinMail appears to be much
> worse a threat than most viruses. But I understand Norton does not run on
> Vista. Maybe that is deliberate.

Don't spread unfounded fear and doubt. Norton runs on Vista.
It just so happens that Windows Mail and Norton don't get along with each other.
Nothing new there. Outlook Express did not like Norton or McAfee antivirus either.
--
Gary VanderMolen

Joanne · External Since: Jul 11, 2007 Posts: 5

"Cecil" wrote:

> When I try to delete the 1st message in the OUTBOX that seems to be holding
> up the sending of subsequent messages, I get a message "Unknown error has
> occurred". Then another box drops down with the message "Deleting messages"
> but none get deleted.
>
> "Patsy Dalton" wrote:
>
> >
> > "Michelle" wrote:
> >
> > > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> > > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> > > --
> > > Michelle Maust
> >
> > have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> > sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> > getting mail in and out through msn?
> >

Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 1980

"happytrails" <happytrails DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D2E0F349-C6D7-4B01-9126-CA4AF186B4CE@microsoft.com...
> Michelle, Having the same problem as you have no idea how to fix it. Hope
> some one can show me how to fix it. Thanks a bunch, Fran Duncan
>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
>> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
>> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
>> --
>> Michelle Maust

See http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/
Please read ALL of the instructions.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE · External Since: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 1980

"Ron Sommer" <rsommer.TakeThisOut@nospam.ktis.net> wrote in message
news:uuZXG06yHHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Norton does run on Vista.

And screws things up, especially WinMail.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

Hitchin Bud · External Since: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 1

"hollis" wrote:

> I have the same problem. I sent a message to several people but one of the e
> mail addresses was wrong. My message did not go and now I cannot get it
> deleted. What do I do? Bernita
>
> "Patsy Dalton" wrote:
>
> >
> > "Michelle" wrote:
> >
> > > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> > > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> > > --
> > > Michelle Maust
> >
> > have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> > sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> > getting mail in and out through msn?
> >

Hitchin Bud · External Since: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 1

Hi Gary

I tried the WMU solution as well but got the message "unable to access
database" when trying to run it. Any thoughts?

Hitchin Bud

Gary VanderMolen · External Since: Mar 09, 2007 Posts: 4539

Steve Cochran is the author of that utility, and best qualified to
answer that question. He posts in this newsgroup periodically.

Your other option is to get away from that buggy Windows Mail
and upgrade to Windows Live Mail:
http://get.live.com/betas/maildesktop_betas

Gary VanderMolen

"Hitchin Bud" <HitchinBud.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6869830-ADA1-47AF-9702-708046C6F3ED@microsoft.com...
> Hi Gary
>
> I tried the WMU solution as well but got the message "unable to access
> database" when trying to run it. Any thoughts?
>
> Hitchin Bud

Jerre B · External Since: Aug 05, 2007 Posts: 1

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> Outlook Express can not be installed in Vista.
> Installing Outlook Express was not one of my suggestions.
> Please reread my suggestions below.
> Those suggestions were written a few weeks ago, and since then
> there have been two new developments that affect this issue:
>
> 1. Steve Cochran has released a utility program that will remove
> a stuck message from the Outbox:
> Go to http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/
> When you start to download the wmutil.zip file,
> be sure to choose Save rather than Run.
> After it finishes downloading choose Run, then Extract. Then it will
> show the extraction folder with two files in it, WMUtil.exe and scxout.dll.
> Run WMUtil.exe, wait until the buttons become active, then click on
> Clear Outbox. It may take a while. Before you start, make sure
> Windows Mail is not running.
>
> 2. Microsoft has announced that they will release a new email
> program later this month. If you can wait a few weeks, I'd suggest
> holding out for that. Or else, if you can't wait, download and install
> the Thunderbird email program.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "baldeagle110" <baldeagle110.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3B9063FB-37DC-4DAC-A0B0-EBD4C97C3039@microsoft.com...
> > Gary;I tried to download outlook express and vista would not install it,
> > because it tells me I have a higher internet explorer.It seems somehow to be
> > hooked in there somwhere. Thanks in advance Pony
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> Welcome to the club!
> >>
> >> There are a few workarounds floating around, but several people
> >> have reported severe corruption of their message store afterwards,
> >> so I don't recommend the current crop of workarounds.
> >>
> >> If you really can't send with Windows Mail due to the stuck message
> >> in the Outbox, then either send that message with web mail, or else
> >> install another email program like Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
> >>
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >> "Cecil" <Cecil.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E2BD4526-A34D-4D3F-B607-BE1E77281C25@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I try to delete the 1st message in the OUTBOX that seems to be holding
> >> > up the sending of subsequent messages, I get a message "Unknown error has
> >> > occurred". Then another box drops down with the message "Deleting messages"
> >> > but none get deleted.
> >> >
> >> > "Patsy Dalton" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> "Michelle" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> >> >> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Michelle Maust
> >> >>
> >> >> have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> >> >> sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> >> >> getting mail in and out through msn?
> >> >>
> >>
>
>
>

marie · External Since: Feb 19, 2007 Posts: 7

AFTER I CLOSE WINDOWS MAIL I GET "THERE IS A UNSENT MESSAGE IN YOUR OUTBOX"
DO TOU WANT TO SEND IT NOW YESOR NO EVEN WHEN I HAVE NOTHING TO SEND. HOW DO
I STOP THIS?

"Michelle" wrote:

> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> --
> Michelle Maust

brink · External Since: Aug 08, 2007 Posts: 1

marie;414583 Wrote:
> AFTER I CLOSE WINDOWS MAIL I GET "THERE IS A UNSENT MESSAGE IN YOUR
> OUTBOX"
> DO TOU WANT TO SEND IT NOW YESOR NO EVEN WHEN I HAVE NOTHING TO SEND.
> HOW DO
> I STOP THIS?
>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding
> the
> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> > --
> > Michelle Maust

Hi Marie,

Read the top portion at this link and do the section for the folder
that your stuck "undeletable" message is in. It will get rid of it for
you.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/62560-windows-mail-problems.html

Shawn

--
brink

*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
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*Please post feedback to help others.*

Julian · External Since: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1559

"marie" <marie.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2BE90003-549C-4B66-9832-EA4A86F93B05@microsoft.com...
> AFTER I CLOSE WINDOWS MAIL I GET "THERE IS A UNSENT MESSAGE IN YOUR
> OUTBOX"
> DO TOU WANT TO SEND IT NOW YESOR NO EVEN WHEN I HAVE NOTHING TO SEND. HOW
> DO
> I STOP THIS?

Stop shouting, caps lock off, and follow the instructions
in one of the countless identical threads.

>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
>> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
>> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
>> --
>> Michelle Maust

Debbie D · External Since: Jan 18, 2009 Posts: 1

Gary, is this still the "FIX" for unsent messages in outbox that you would
recommend (1-17-09) I have one unsent message, that I had written per email
contact posted on a website. All emails I write from Windows mail send fine,
but I keep getting this error message from the email I wrote via the website.

"Gary VanderMolen" wrote:

> Outlook Express can not be installed in Vista.
> Installing Outlook Express was not one of my suggestions.
> Please reread my suggestions below.
> Those suggestions were written a few weeks ago, and since then
> there have been two new developments that affect this issue:
>
> 1. Steve Cochran has released a utility program that will remove
> a stuck message from the Outbox:
> Go to http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/
> When you start to download the wmutil.zip file,
> be sure to choose Save rather than Run.
> After it finishes downloading choose Run, then Extract. Then it will
> show the extraction folder with two files in it, WMUtil.exe and scxout.dll.
> Run WMUtil.exe, wait until the buttons become active, then click on
> Clear Outbox. It may take a while. Before you start, make sure
> Windows Mail is not running.
>
> 2. Microsoft has announced that they will release a new email
> program later this month. If you can wait a few weeks, I'd suggest
> holding out for that. Or else, if you can't wait, download and install
> the Thunderbird email program.
>
> Gary VanderMolen
>
> "baldeagle110" <baldeagle110.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3B9063FB-37DC-4DAC-A0B0-EBD4C97C3039@microsoft.com...
> > Gary;I tried to download outlook express and vista would not install it,
> > because it tells me I have a higher internet explorer.It seems somehow to be
> > hooked in there somwhere. Thanks in advance Pony
> >
> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
> >
> >> Welcome to the club!
> >>
> >> There are a few workarounds floating around, but several people
> >> have reported severe corruption of their message store afterwards,
> >> so I don't recommend the current crop of workarounds.
> >>
> >> If you really can't send with Windows Mail due to the stuck message
> >> in the Outbox, then either send that message with web mail, or else
> >> install another email program like Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
> >>
> >> Gary VanderMolen
> >>
> >> "Cecil" <Cecil.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E2BD4526-A34D-4D3F-B607-BE1E77281C25@microsoft.com...
> >> > When I try to delete the 1st message in the OUTBOX that seems to be holding
> >> > up the sending of subsequent messages, I get a message "Unknown error has
> >> > occurred". Then another box drops down with the message "Deleting messages"
> >> > but none get deleted.
> >> >
> >> > "Patsy Dalton" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> "Michelle" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> >> >> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Michelle Maust
> >> >>
> >> >> have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account properly do I
> >> >> sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as if I were
> >> >> getting mail in and out through msn?
> >> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Steve Cochran · External Since: Feb 22, 2006 Posts: 3053

Go to the outbox and then go to View | Current View | Show all messages.
Then if there is a message in the outbox, then delete it. If you sent from
the webmail, then you have to do that in webmail (go tho the outbox there
and delete the message) and not WinMail.

steve

"Debbie D" <Debbie D DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3103E734-69A5-49A5-8F73-E055EB407865@microsoft.com...
> Gary, is this still the "FIX" for unsent messages in outbox that you would
> recommend (1-17-09) I have one unsent message, that I had written per
> email
> contact posted on a website. All emails I write from Windows mail send
> fine,
> but I keep getting this error message from the email I wrote via the
> website.
>
> "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>
>> Outlook Express can not be installed in Vista.
>> Installing Outlook Express was not one of my suggestions.
>> Please reread my suggestions below.
>> Those suggestions were written a few weeks ago, and since then
>> there have been two new developments that affect this issue:
>>
>> 1. Steve Cochran has released a utility program that will remove
>> a stuck message from the Outbox:
>> Go to http://www.oehelp.com/WMUtil/
>> When you start to download the wmutil.zip file,
>> be sure to choose Save rather than Run.
>> After it finishes downloading choose Run, then Extract. Then it will
>> show the extraction folder with two files in it, WMUtil.exe and
>> scxout.dll.
>> Run WMUtil.exe, wait until the buttons become active, then click on
>> Clear Outbox. It may take a while. Before you start, make sure
>> Windows Mail is not running.
>>
>> 2. Microsoft has announced that they will release a new email
>> program later this month. If you can wait a few weeks, I'd suggest
>> holding out for that. Or else, if you can't wait, download and install
>> the Thunderbird email program.
>>
>> Gary VanderMolen
>>
>> "baldeagle110" <baldeagle110 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:3B9063FB-37DC-4DAC-A0B0-EBD4C97C3039@microsoft.com...
>> > Gary;I tried to download outlook express and vista would not install
>> > it,
>> > because it tells me I have a higher internet explorer.It seems somehow
>> > to be
>> > hooked in there somwhere. Thanks in advance Pony
>> >
>> > "Gary VanderMolen" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Welcome to the club!
>> >>
>> >> There are a few workarounds floating around, but several people
>> >> have reported severe corruption of their message store afterwards,
>> >> so I don't recommend the current crop of workarounds.
>> >>
>> >> If you really can't send with Windows Mail due to the stuck message
>> >> in the Outbox, then either send that message with web mail, or else
>> >> install another email program like Thunderbird or Microsoft Outlook.
>> >>
>> >> Gary VanderMolen
>> >>
>> >> "Cecil" <Cecil DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:E2BD4526-A34D-4D3F-B607-BE1E77281C25@microsoft.com...
>> >> > When I try to delete the 1st message in the OUTBOX that seems to be
>> >> > holding
>> >> > up the sending of subsequent messages, I get a message "Unknown
>> >> > error has
>> >> > occurred". Then another box drops down with the message "Deleting
>> >> > messages"
>> >> > but none get deleted.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Patsy Dalton" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Michelle" wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message
>> >> >> > regarding the
>> >> >> > POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Michelle Maust
>> >> >>
>> >> >> have the same problem I don't think I'm opening my account
>> >> >> properly do I
>> >> >> sign in with my msn account e-mail address. and follow throught as
>> >> >> if I were
>> >> >> getting mail in and out through msn?
>> >> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

Tony London/England · External Since: Jan 26, 2009 Posts: 1

I am very new to this,approx 9hrs,you seemto be a couple of years old,so
HELP.My error messages read as follows "The host 'SMTP' could not be
found.please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Acct
POP3,Server SMTP,Point25,Secure SSL. (Now my point is ,how do I backtrack and
recorrect both the host name and the account name? I'm like unable safterto
afterv several tries, I even tried to reconfigure the system back to the
original boot without success.

"Michelle" wrote:

> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> --
> Michelle Maust

Dave · External Since: Jan 12, 2009 Posts: 185

You need to enter the correct server name...
Tools - Accounts - (youraccount) - Properties - Servers

If you tell us who provides your email account, someone may be able to point
you to the correct settings.

--
Windows 7 beta
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
http://download.live.com/wlmail

"Tony London/England" <Tony London/England@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in message news:5D7E82C2-9B6F-48BC-924E-0EF5B363EF4A@microsoft.com...
> I am very new to this,approx 9hrs,you seemto be a couple of years old,so
> HELP.My error messages read as follows "The host 'SMTP' could not be
> found.please verify that you have entered the server name correctly. Acct
> POP3,Server SMTP,Point25,Secure SSL. (Now my point is ,how do I backtrack
> and
> recorrect both the host name and the account name? I'm like unable
> safterto
> afterv several tries, I even tried to reconfigure the system back to the
> original boot without success.
>
>
> "Michelle" wrote:
>
>> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
>> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
>> --
>> Michelle Maust

Jeann · External Since: Feb 03, 2009 Posts: 1

Did you ever find a solution? I'm having the same problem.

"Michelle" wrote:

> I have unsent messages in my outbox. I get an error message regarding the
> POP3 or something like that. What could the problem be?
> --
> Michelle Maust