Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:47:00 PM UTC-7, Jonathan N. Little wrote: > rcarlso...@gmail.com wrote: > > I keep getting the error message: "The folder "Trash" could not be > > compacted because writing to folder failed. Verify that you have enough > > disk space, and that you have write privileges to this file system , then > > try again." > > > > I've compacted dozens of times without problems. Now, if I try to compact > > any folder it freezes my computer. > > > > I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build > > 7601. > > > > And SeaMonkey version 2.46. > > > > First I would try repairing the index on it. Right-click on Trash > > Properties...> Repair Folder It essentially rebuilds the msf file. > > If that doesn't work enter about:support and under Profile Folder click > show folder. In Explorer navigate to mail account folder > Mail\maildomnain.com > > And check properties of file Trash and make sure it is not read-only and > that you own it. Fix accordingly. > > -- > Take care, > > Jonathan > --- > LITTLE WORKS STUDIO > http://www.LittleWorksStudio.com I tried repairing the index but that didn't seem to work yet. I'll try the other remedy if I can figure it out. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:48:23 PM UTC-7, Paul B. Gallagher wrote: > rcarlso...@gmail.com wrote: > > > I keep getting the error message: "The folder "Trash" could not be > > compacted because writing to folder failed. Verify that you have > > enough disk space, and that you have write privileges to this file > > system , then try again." > > > > I've compacted dozens of times without problems. Now, if I try to > > compact any folder it freezes my computer. > > > > I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 > > Build 7601. > > > > And SeaMonkey version 2.46. > > > > Thanks. > > Try this: > > Close SeaMonkey completely, including any quick-start features. > > In the profile folder > C:\Users\Windows_User_Name\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\SeaMonkey\Profiles\.default\Mail\mail_account_name > (or wherever your profile's mail folder is located in Win7 HP), where > "" is a random string of letters and numbers unique to your > profile, locate and delete the folders "Trash" and "Trash.msf." > SeaMonkey will create new (empty) ones the next time you launch it. > > If that doesn't work, post back. > > -- > War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left. > -- > Paul B. Gallagher If I do this will I take it all the messages that are in trash will be deleted? I maintain some in trash for awhile for business reasons. But I suppose I could just create a new folder for that "archived" stuff. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash
On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 3:00:18 PM UTC-7, WaltS48 wrote: > On 5/4/17 5:49 PM, Richard Alan wrote: > > rcarlsonjr wrote: > > > >> I keep getting the error message: "The folder "Trash" could not be > >> compacted because writing to folder failed. Verify that you have enough > >> disk space, and that you have write privileges to this file system , > >> then try again." > > ..and since you didn't say you actually did it, *did* you really check to > > see if you have enough disk space? > > > > ...and since nobody asked, is it a POP3 or IMAP account? > > -- > Go Bucs and Pens! > Coexist <https://www.coexist.org/> > National Popular Vote <http://www.nationalpopularvote.com/> > Ubuntu 16.04LTS - Unity Desktop I do have enough disk space and it is a POP3 account. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
unable to compact folders to delete trash
I keep getting the error message: "The folder "Trash" could not be compacted because writing to folder failed. Verify that you have enough disk space, and that you have write privileges to this file system , then try again." I've compacted dozens of times without problems. Now, if I try to compact any folder it freezes my computer. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium, Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601. And SeaMonkey version 2.46. Thanks. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
