Outlook Express dilemna

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When I go into my Outlook Express "deleted" folder, the computer automatically starts to eliminate messages from the folder solely on its own. Is there a certain number of messages the deleted folder will hold, and if so, can this number be modified?
Thank you for any suggestions.
 
The Deleted Items storage folder is most likely corrupt. You can delete it and the next time OE is opened, a new folder will be set:

The Store folder for OE have the .dbx file extension:
Windows XP Users:
In Windows XP, the Outlook Express user files, including *.wab and *.dbx files, are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Explorer, you must enable Show Hidden Files and Folders under Start | Control Panel | Folder Options | View.

Start> Search> All Files & Folders> type .dbx in the Search box.

Look for Deleted Items.dbx> right click> Delete

Notes: Each account has their own store folders so if you have more than one account, be sure it is your folder.
Deleting a Store folder will delete everything in the folder. If you want to save any email from that folder, do a copy and paste to wordpad.

Every 100 emails, OE gives a notice of need to Compactt. It is important you allow this to be done.

Good reference site here: http://www.insideoe.com/files/store.htm

Look for the Deleteditems.dbx folder for YOUR account. If you have more tham one user, EACH of you have a set of stroe folders.
 
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