Q101136: PC Win: Err Msg: The Old Message File Could Not Be Deleted

Article: Q101136
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to move an .MMF file from local storage to the postoffice, you are
unable to move the file and receive the following error message:

  The Old Message File Could Not Be Deleted

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if you do not have Erase or Delete rights to the MMF
subdirectory of the Mail database on the server.

RESOLUTION
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Obtain Erase or Delete rights to the MMF subdirectory of the Mail database.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.20

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMail300 kbMail320
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.2

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