Getting Rid of OE 2000's Recovered Message Folder

[Skuddle]

Using Vista for several years I never had a problem with OE 2000.

After reinstalling the OS every time I open Outlook Express 2000 I get a Recovered Messages folder. This never used to happen. What can I do to get rid of it once and for all?

 

[Digerati]

It looks like you have shotgun posted this question at Bleeping Computer and MajorGeeks if not more - but got no replies. Not surprising.

All I can suggest is running through the steps here: An Outlook Express basic repair kit

 

[Skuddle]

All I can suggest is running through the steps here: An Outlook Express basic repair kit

Thank you for your help. The link you sent was just what I was looking for.

Thanks again.

 

[Digerati]

Great! I am glad that worked and thanks for the followup.

Don't forget to go back to the other sites you posted your question to followup there too so the threads are not left hanging.

 

[RTFM]

Don't forget to go back to the other sites you posted your question to followup there too so the threads are not left hanging.

The OP hasn't done that, even though they have logged into those forum sites some time after replying here to receiving your help. But sadly some users are a little oblivious to anything but their own issue that in reality translates to selfishness.

 

[Digerati]

that in reality translates to selfishness.

Selfishness suggests intention. I won't go that far - yet. It has been less than a day.

But it is important to note that failing to go back to the threads you start to post the final status or resolution is considered "poor forum etiquette" - that is, it is considered being rude. And that is particularly an issue considering on these forums, those you are seeking help from are "volunteers" who "donate" their own valuable spare time to help others - for free.

So following up on your open threads is just showing some respect and consideration to the site, and to the volunteers who help make the site.

PLUS - the very purpose of forums is to share what we have learned so others with the same problem may benefit too.

So at this point, I am just going to assume Skuddle is not intentionally being selfish, disrespectful or rude, but rather is just unaware that leaving threads dangling with no follow-up post is "poor forum etiquette" and he will hopefully go back to each of his open threads and properly post the resolutions.

And by the way, RTFM, a person who joins a site and enters a thread (with their one and only post on the site, no less) just to criticize another person might be considered a "troll" - also "poor forum etiquette".

 

[RTFM]

that in reality translates to selfishness.

Selfishness suggests intention. I won't go that far - yet. It has been less than a day.

But it is important to note that failing to go back to the threads you start to post the final status or resolution is considered "poor forum etiquette" - that is, it is considered being rude. And that is particularly an issue considering on these forums, those you are seeking help from are "volunteers" who "donate" their own valuable spare time to help others - for free.

So following up on your open threads is just showing some respect and consideration to the site, and to the volunteers who help make the site.

PLUS - the very purpose of forums is to share what we have learned so others with the same problem may benefit too.

So at this point, I am just going to assume Skuddle is not intentionally being selfish, disrespectful or rude, but rather is just unaware that leaving threads dangling with no follow-up post is "poor forum etiquette" and he will hopefully go back to each of his open threads and properly post the resolutions.

And by the way, RTFM, a person who joins a site and enters a thread (with their one and only post on the site, no less) just to criticize another person might be considered a "troll" - also "poor forum etiquette".

Thanks - your points are duly noted but I am sure you are aware that 'intention' and 'actions' don't have to combine for the effect to be the same but I am sure you don't want a discussion about semantics.