If I remember correctly from an incident last year, you can run a repair of Outlook that rebuilds its databases. This might be worth trying. I can't remember how to invoke it.
Tom Behler <tombeh...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, I may do this. > > It's one of those anoying little problems. > > I can't tell whether the issue is with g-mail or Outlook, but I'm now > thinking it might be Outlook, which would be more within Microsoft's domain. > > Tom Behler > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Mr. Ed > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 11:16 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing > E-mails From Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Tom, > Why don't you just call the Microsoft Disability Line. > Mr. Ed > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Behler > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 6:46 PM > To: 'Jaws users list' > Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails > From Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Cristobal: > > I found where to switch my g-mail account to basic HTML view on the g-mail > web site, and discovered that the folders are much easier to navigate this > way. > > However, I went into my drafts folder, and discarded all drafts; but the > drafts still seem to be stuck in my Outlook 2016 drafts folder. > > This now seems like an Outlook problem, and I'm not sure how to solve it > from here, since working within my g-mail account itself did not seem to > correct things. > > Tom Behler > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Cristóbal > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 6:59 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > If you find the standard view for Gmail too difficult to navigate, you > can always switch to the basic HTML page and access the drafts folder > from there. > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Behler > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 3:51 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Mr. Ed: > > I tried the Shift delete key method several times for each of the three > e-mails that are now permanently stuck in my Outlook 2016 drafts folder, and > the messages keep re-appearing. > > In other words, they just don't go away! > > I have also tried going to the gmail web site, and deleting the messages > from my personal g-mail account. But, I find the web site itself difficult > to navigate, and I have difficulty consistently getting to where I need to > go to delete those messages. > > I guess my only option at this point would be to disconnect from the > internet, and see what happens from there. That just doesn't seem like it > should be necessary, though! > > > > Tom Behler > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Mr. Ed > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 1:24 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Hi Tom, > Have you tried doing a shift + delete key. Then you should get a message box > that comes up asking you if you want to permanently delete the message. > Click yes and it should be gone. > Mr. Ed > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Cristóbal > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 10:13 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > This works when I've got a message stuck in the outgoing folder. > If you're on wifi, just disable the wireless on your machine and if you're > hard wired, depending on what system you're running, go into adaptor > settings or network (maybe someone else can give you specific > instructions) and disable the connection. Then go back and try to delete > the messages and hopefully after they're gone, go back and enable your > internet. > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Behler > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 6:49 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > How exactly can I do this without interrupting internet service for the rest > of the household? > > Am not sure why Outlook refuses to permanently delete these messages. > > The problem only occurs with the drafts folder. > > Tom Behler > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Cristóbal > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 9:44 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Try disabling your wi-fy/internet connection and then delete. > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Behler > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 6:23 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > George: > > I did this, and the messages re-appeared in my Outlook 2016 drafts folder! > > This, even after I opened them from my in-box, and deleted them. > > Tom Behler > > > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of TheHangMan > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 8:46 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From > Drafts Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Hello, > I whip this trick from my magic bag, > Open the mail, shift tab back to the too field, back space the address and > add your own, tab back to the message body and send it to your self. > > Jorge > -----Original Message----- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Tom Behler > Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 7:58 PM > To: 'Jaws users list' <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Problem With Permanently Removing E-mails From Drafts > Folder In Outlook 2016 > > Hello. > > > > I have just experienced the recurrence of a nagging problem in Outlook 2016. > > > > I seem to be unable to remove items from my drafts folder. > > > > I can move them to my trash folder, and supposedly permanently delete them > from that folder, but when I go back to my drafts folder, the original draft > e-mails re-appear. > > > > Sometimes, I can correct this situation by going into the drafts folder in > my personal g-mail account and eliminating the messages that way, but this > does not always work either. > > > > Has anyone else experienced this issue? And, if so, how did you ultimately > get rid of those stubborn draft messages? > > > > Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan > > > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
