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The dreaded "Outlook Mailbox Full" error!

When you see the "Outlook Mailbox Full" error, it means that your mailbox has reached its storage limit, and you can't receive new emails until you free up some space. Here are some steps to help you resolve the issue:

Check your mailbox size:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Info" and then select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Data Files" tab.
  4. Look for the mailbox that's causing the issue (it's usually the default mailbox).
  5. Check the "Size" column to see how much space is available.

Delete unnecessary emails:

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "Inbox" folder.
  2. Select all emails by pressing "Ctrl+A" or use the "Select All" button in the toolbar.
  3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Delete" or press "Delete" on your keyboard.
  4. Repeat this process for other folders like "Sent Items", "Deleted Items", and "Junk Email".

Empty the "Deleted Items" folder:

  1. Go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
  2. Select all emails by pressing "Ctrl+A" or use the "Select All" button in the toolbar.
  3. Right-click on the selected emails and choose "Empty Folder" or press "Shift+Delete" on your keyboard.

Compact your mailbox:

  1. Go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Info" and then select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Data Files" tab.
  4. Select the mailbox that's causing the issue.
  5. Click on the "Compact Now" button.

Increase your mailbox size:

  1. Go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Data Files" tab.
  4. Select the mailbox that's causing the issue.
  5. Click on the "Properties" button.
  6. In the "Mailbox Properties" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  7. Increase the "Maximum allowed size" value to a higher limit (e.g., 2 GB, 5 GB, etc.).

Consider upgrading to a larger mailbox plan:

If you're using a personal or business email account, you may need to upgrade to a larger mailbox plan to accommodate your growing email needs. Contact your email provider or IT administrator for more information.

By following these steps, you should be able to free up space in your Outlook mailbox and resolve the "Outlook Mailbox Full" error.