Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread rcarlsonjr 
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
> ---
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> 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.
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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread Paul B. Gallagher 

rcarlso...@gmail.com wrote:


On Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 1:48:23 PM UTC-7, Paul B. Gallagher
wrote:


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.


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.


Or you could drag and drop those messages to another folder before 
deleting the Trash files. It's probably a better practice to save 
valuable messages somewhere other than Trash. Jes' sayin'...


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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread rcarlsonjr 
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.
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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread rcarlsonjr 
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?
> 
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I do have enough disk space and it is a POP3 account.
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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread WaltS48 

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?

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Coexist 
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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread Richard Alan 
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? 

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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread Paul B. Gallagher 

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.

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Re: unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread Jonathan N. Little 

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.


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Take care,

Jonathan
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unable to compact folders to delete trash

2017-05-04 Thread rcarlsonjr 
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.
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