Have you looked in the Message Store folder to see if it's still there? How
about doing a file search for all files named "Deleted Items.dbx" making
sure that no instance of Outlook Express is running, and delete them all.
And if running Windows 2000 or XP, the DBX files are marked hidden by the
system, so you will need to modify the search criteria to include search for
hidden files.
--
Jim Pickering, MVP, Outlook Express
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/pr...8-1171988A62D6
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"Shirley" wrote in message
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"Bruce Hagen" wrote in
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Make sure no programs are running including OE when you delete the dbx
file, and then reboot before you open OE.

Thanks for the suggestion, Bruce. Unfortunately I already deleted the
.dbx
file, and emptied it from the Recycle Bin, so I can't delete it using the
proper procedure.

Is there a Plan B?