How to deal with a message stuck in Outbox using MFCMAPI

Adam the 32-bit AardvarkSoftware Developer
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Sometimes Outlook might have problems sending a message. There may be various causes- corrupted PST, AV scanner etc. The message, instead of going to the Sent Items folder, sits in the Outbox indefinitely.

To remove it you can use a free tool called MFCMAPI
1. Download MFCMAPI from this page: https://mfcmapi.codeplex.com/releases/view/617103 and launch it.

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2. Go to Session and click Logon. Then select your email account's Outlook profile.

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3. Click on the problem email account to highlight it, go to MDB and choose Open Store.

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4. Expand the Root - Mailbox tree.

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5. Expand IPM_SUBTREE and locate the Outbox folder.

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6. Right-click Outbox and select Open Contents Table. The Outbox folder's content will be displayed.

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7. Right-click the message that got stuck, then select Submit or Abort Submit. Right-click the item again and select Delete message.

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That's it - the problem message should disappear from the Outbox folder in Outlook.

 
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Adam the 32-bit AardvarkSoftware Developer
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Microsoft Exchange Server, Office 365 and Outlook expert with a penchant for tech forums. Looking forward to sharing skills and knowledge.

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