Many thanks, Keith. That's exactly what I needed to do. Curious how it
became checked since Mail has been working fine for more than 6 months. Must
be a poltergeist.
" Keith Miller (MVP)" <> wrote in message
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> Options -> 'Advanced' tab -> 'Maintenance...' button -> clear the checkbox
> labeled: 'Empty Deleted Items folder on exit'
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> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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> "John" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> For some strange reason it seems Vista (Business) mail is emptying my
>> Deleted Items folder after a day. I can't see where this setting might
>> be...
>> not in Options that I can find. Any idea how to stop the unwanted
>> emptying
>> of my Deleted Items folder?
>>
>>
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