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Large file sent on Outlook Express immobilized my system
I tried to send out a large file containing pictures (268 mb) on Outlook Express 6, but the size of the file apparently needed more memory than I had available, and Outlook express quit responding. I have tried to delete the file in the outbox, but nothing happens. Each time I open Outlook Express, it tries to send this file, and eventually quits responding. Is a copy of the file begin stored somewhere else that I can get to and erase it ? I am running Windows XP Home Addition and Internet Explorer 7. The memory in my machine is as follows: total physical mem = 512 mb, available physical mem = 92 mb, total virtual mem = 2 gb, available virtual mem = 1.96 gb, page file space = 1.22 gb. Any help would be appreciated.
I tried to follow your fix, but could not find any folder labeled "Outlook". Under Documents and Settings, I have 3 folders: All Users; Default Users; and me. I followed the suggested path under each folder to the Microsoft folder, made sure the hidden files were shown, but found no "Outlook" folder under any of them. Any other place I should look?
I tried to follow your fix, but could not find any folder labeled
"Outlook". Under Documents and Settings, I have 3 folders:
All Users; Default Users; and me. I followed the suggested path
under each folder to the Microsoft folder, made sure the hidden files
were shown, but found no "Outlook" folder under any of them. Any
other place I should look?
I'm in Pacific daylight time. It is now 10:45 am here. Maybe we should try for around 8:00 am Pacific time tomorrow. Sounds like it would be around 6:00 pm your time. If this looks ok, send me the contact link for a hookup tomorrow.
I'm in Pacific daylight time. It is now 10:45 am here.
Maybe we should try for around 8:00 am Pacific time tomorrow.
Sounds like it would be around 6:00 pm your time. If this looks
ok, send me the contact link for a hookup tomorrow.
Re: Large file sent on Outlook Express immobilized my...
Hi
you should never even attempt to send such huge files, first of all that will take hours to send, and will most likely be rejected by the service, and as far as I know there is no email service that would allow to send such huge files, gmail, with the bigest storage I know, 7GB, has a 20MB limit on file sending.
You can't email that large file, burn it to a cd and mail it over.
I can fix it for you right now over remote support connection:
http://www.fastsupport.com/162024369 above link will start the session, if the session doesn't start within a minute or two, use the manually download software link at the bottom and follow instructions.
I can fix it for you right now over remote support connection:
http://www.fastsupport.com/162024369 above link will start the session, if the session doesn't start within a minute or two, use the manually download software link at the bottom and follow instructions.
okay, there are certain files we need to delete to reset the outlook, They are generally stored somehwere under c:\documents and settings\your user name\
When will you be available, or at the computer?
okay, there are certain files we need to delete to reset the outlook, They are generally stored somehwere under c:\documents and settings\your user name\
It varies between computers but if you delete the following folder c:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\
If you delete the outlook folder the outlook should be reset and you will have to set your details into it again.
the folder will very likely be hidden. you will need to go to as far as you can, then press tools from the toolbar, then folder options then view. Then click on Show Hidden files and folders, apply and ok. you should be able to find the folder now.
It varies between computers but if you delete the following folder c:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\
If you delete the outlook folder the outlook should be reset and you will have to set your details into it again.
the folder will very likely be hidden. you will need to go to as far as you can, then press tools from the toolbar, then folder options then view. Then click on Show Hidden files and folders, apply and ok. you should be able to find the folder now.
remember to take a backup of the files incase your email is set in a way that the emails ones downloaded to the computer are removed from the server, so if you remove them from the computer they would be gone.
remember to take a backup of the files incase your email is set in a way that the emails ones downloaded to the computer are removed from the server, so if you remove them from the computer they would be gone.
are you available now? I can look into it over remote support.
Lets solve the problem over a remote support connection - I will be able to see the screen and sort out the problem. Click on this link below: http://www.fastsupport.com/798765380 above link will start the session, if the session doesn't start within a minute or two, use the manually download software link at the bottom and follow instructions.
are you available now? I can look into it over remote support.
Lets solve the problem over a remote support connection - I will be able to see the screen and sort out the problem. Click on this link below: http://www.fastsupport.com/798765380 above link will start the session, if the session doesn't start within a minute or two, use the manually download software link at the bottom and follow instructions.
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This is a common problem with outlook express. The files have become too large for outlook express. I recommend blowing out all the emails. Try first empty the deleted items. If it will not delete. You need to find the folder associated with this identity. That would be in C drive then documents and settings then your username then application data (hidden folder) then identities. There will be a folder with a crazy name of numbers and letters. Go into this folder and you will see your inbox folder and outbox, sent box etc. Delete the folders that you dont have important emails in and this will dump that whole box. Make sure outlook express is closed when you do this. When you reopen outlook express it will recreate these folders empty. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Hello I havent seen that problem with Outlook Express just with Microsoft Outlook. but this solution should work with outlook express to. here how you solv it. you need to remove the outbox file manually. remember that all your outbox files gonna be deleted. step by step. 1.close outlook express 2. go to C:\Documents and Settings\"your user name"\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\("alot of numbers here.->"{7850C6E6-099E-4EFD-A3F5-A88CA4FC6169}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\
* if you can find Local settings you need to show hidden files! a. go to tools>folder options->view-> mark show hidden files and folders-> ok
3.in the map outlook express delete the outbox.dbx or move it somewhere.
4. try now to start the outlook express and the outbox should be empty.
Hi Mark, not really a solution to your problem but instead of using email to send your friend music files you could try using a messenger service ( yahoo or windows live etc) and you will find the files are sent much faster also.
Hope this helps you good luck
1) The email could have contained a virus which has stopped your computer from running correctly.
2) Your computer cannot download the pictures because the files are too large. Outlook may appear to jam but you may need to give it time for the pictures to download.
3) Your antivirus software may be stopping the email fro being downloaded.
Do you know who sent the photos?
Are they from a trusted source?
If the files are very large you will need to wait for Outlook Express to download them. Depending on your connection speed and server this may take some time, so be patient.
Do you have access to your email via a web address? Some people use this when they are away from home and want to receive their email. If you can access your email via a web address, I would suggest that you delete this particular email.
To send a FinePixViewer image file in an e-mail message as an attachment, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2000 e-mail software is required.
1. In the "My Computer" window on your PC, select "Internet Options" in "Control Panel" and click "Programs".
2. Check that "Outlook Express" or Outlook" 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
Attaching an image file to an e-mail message
1. Launch FinePix Viewer.
2. Select the folder containing the image file in the folder tree display area on the left. Thumbnails of the images in the folder appear on the right. "Outlook Express" or "Outlook 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
3. Click the thumbnail for the image file to be attached to the e-mail. To attach multiple files, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard and click the images to select them. To deselect an image file, click the image again.
4. With the thumbnail for the image file to be attached still selected, select "Mail sending" in the "File" menu. Your e-mail software starts up and the image file is attached to a message. Fill in the destination address, title and the message body, and then use the usual procedure to send the message.
* images files sent using FinePixViewer can be no larger than 1 MB and no more than 10 files in total. If the total file size is greater than 1 MB, a warning message appears when you click [Mail sending]. If the files are too large, decrease the number of files until the warning message no longer appears. Note also that you should not exit FinePixViewer until mail transmission is completed, otherwise it will not be possible to send the e-mail message with the attached image file.
* Some service providers place limits on the sizes of files that can be attached to an e-mail message. The transmission of large image files can also take a considerable time. Select "Mail Transmission Settings" from the "Settings" menu in FinePixViewer and resize the attached image files so that they are no larger than necessary.
To send a FinePixViewer image file in an e-mail message as an attachment, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2000 e-mail software is required.
1. In the "My Computer" window on your PC, select "Internet Options" in "Control Panel" and click "Programs".
2. Check that "Outlook Express" or Outlook" 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
Attaching an image file to an e-mail message
1. Launch FinePix Viewer.
2. Select the folder containing the image file in the folder tree display area on the left. Thumbnails of the images in the folder appear on the right. "Outlook Express" or "Outlook 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
3. Click the thumbnail for the image file to be attached to the e-mail. To attach multiple files, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard and click the images to select them. To deselect an image file, click the image again.
4. With the thumbnail for the image file to be attached still selected, select "Mail sending" in the "File" menu. Your e-mail software starts up and the image file is attached to a message. Fill in the destination address, title and the message body, and then use the usual procedure to send the message.
* images files sent using FinePixViewer can be no larger than 1 MB and no more than 10 files in total. If the total file size is greater than 1 MB, a warning message appears when you click [Mail sending]. If the files are too large, decrease the number of files until the warning message no longer appears. Note also that you should not exit FinePixViewer until mail transmission is completed, otherwise it will not be possible to send the e-mail message with the attached image file.
* Some service providers place limits on the sizes of files that can be attached to an e-mail message. The transmission of large image files can also take a considerable time. Select "Mail Transmission Settings" from the "Settings" menu in FinePixViewer and resize the attached image files so that they are no larger than necessary.
To send a FinePixViewer image file in an e-mail message as an attachment, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2000 e-mail software is required.
1. In the "My Computer" window on your PC, select "Internet Options" in "Control Panel" and click "Programs".
2. Check that "Outlook Express" or Outlook" 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
Attaching an image file to an e-mail message
1. Launch FinePix Viewer.
2. Select the folder containing the image file in the folder tree display area on the left. Thumbnails of the images in the folder appear on the right. "Outlook Express" or "Outlook 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
3. Click the thumbnail for the image file to be attached to the e-mail. To attach multiple files, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard and click the images to select them. To deselect an image file, click the image again.
4. With the thumbnail for the image file to be attached still selected, select "Mail sending" in the "File" menu. Your e-mail software starts up and the image file is attached to a message. Fill in the destination address, title and the message body, and then use the usual procedure to send the message.
* images files sent using FinePixViewer can be no larger than 1 MB and no more than 10 files in total. If the total file size is greater than 1 MB, a warning message appears when you click [Mail sending]. If the files are too large, decrease the number of files until the warning message no longer appears. Note also that you should not exit FinePixViewer until mail transmission is completed, otherwise it will not be possible to send the e-mail message with the attached image file.
* Some service providers place limits on the sizes of files that can be attached to an e-mail message. The transmission of large image files can also take a considerable time. Select "Mail Transmission Settings" from the "Settings" menu in FinePixViewer and resize the attached image files so that they are no larger than necessary
To send a FinePixViewer image file in an e-mail message as an attachment, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2000 e-mail software is required.
1. In the "My Computer" window on your PC, select "Internet Options" in "Control Panel" and click "Programs".
2. Check that "Outlook Express" or Outlook" 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
Attaching an image file to an e-mail message
1. Launch FinePix Viewer.
2. Select the folder containing the image file in the folder tree display area on the left. Thumbnails of the images in the folder appear on the right. "Outlook Express" or "Outlook 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
3. Click the thumbnail for the image file to be attached to the e-mail. To attach multiple files, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard and click the images to select them. To deselect an image file, click the image again.
4. With the thumbnail for the image file to be attached still selected, select "Mail sending" in the "File" menu. Your e-mail software starts up and the image file is attached to a message. Fill in the destination address, title and the message body, and then use the usual procedure to send the message.
* images files sent using FinePixViewer can be no larger than 1 MB and no more than 10 files in total. If the total file size is greater than 1 MB, a warning message appears when you click [Mail sending]. If the files are too large, decrease the number of files until the warning message no longer appears. Note also that you should not exit FinePixViewer until mail transmission is completed, otherwise it will not be possible to send the e-mail message with the attached image file.
* Some service providers place limits on the sizes of files that can be attached to an e-mail message. The transmission of large image files can also take a considerable time. Select "Mail Transmission Settings" from the "Settings" menu in FinePixViewer and resize the attached image files so that they are no larger than necessary.
To send a FinePixViewer image file in an e-mail message as an attachment, Microsoft Outlook Express or Microsoft Outlook 2000 e-mail software is required.
1. In the "My Computer" window on your PC, select "Internet Options" in "Control Panel" and click "Programs".
2. Check that "Outlook Express" or Outlook" 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
Attaching an image file to an e-mail message
1. Launch FinePix Viewer.
2. Select the folder containing the image file in the folder tree display area on the left. Thumbnails of the images in the folder appear on the right. "Outlook Express" or "Outlook 2000" is displayed in the "E-mail" field.
3. Click the thumbnail for the image file to be attached to the e-mail. To attach multiple files, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard and click the images to select them. To deselect an image file, click the image again.
4. With the thumbnail for the image file to be attached still selected, select "Mail sending" in the "File" menu. Your e-mail software starts up and the image file is attached to a message. Fill in the destination address, title and the message body, and then use the usual procedure to send the message.
* images files sent using FinePixViewer can be no larger than 1 MB and no more than 10 files in total. If the total file size is greater than 1 MB, a warning message appears when you click [Mail sending]. If the files are too large, decrease the number of files until the warning message no longer appears. Note also that you should not exit FinePixViewer until mail transmission is completed, otherwise it will not be possible to send the e-mail message with the attached image file.
* Some service providers place limits on the sizes of files that can be attached to an e-mail message. The transmission of large image files can also take a considerable time. Select "Mail Transmission Settings" from the "Settings" menu in FinePixViewer and resize the attached image files so that they are no larger than necessary.
How do I get it out of my machine so that Outlook Express does not
continue to try and send it every time I open the mail utility?
I don't have access to the computer right now. The problem occurred on my home computer, and I am now at work.
I will try your solution tonight and get back to you tomorrow to let you know how it worked.
I tried to follow your fix, but could not find any folder labeled
"Outlook". Under Documents and Settings, I have 3 folders:
All Users; Default Users; and me. I followed the suggested path
under each folder to the Microsoft folder, made sure the hidden files
were shown, but found no "Outlook" folder under any of them. Any
other place I should look?
I can be available this afternoon. I will contact you between 1 and 2 pm to see if you are available then.
I'm in Pacific daylight time. It is now 10:45 am here.
Maybe we should try for around 8:00 am Pacific time tomorrow.
Sounds like it would be around 6:00 pm your time. If this looks
ok, send me the contact link for a hookup tomorrow.
Looks like the system is back to normal. Thanks for the great help.
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