Cannot delete a folder in outlook

I am using Outlook 2013. I had a custom folder that I no longer need and deleted it. Now it sits in the deleted items folder, but I cant empty the "deleted Items". See error.  I have restarted outlook, rebooted machine, moved back and forth the folder and no luck. even changed the security settings granting full access. None of that worked. Weird thing is that I had another folder I deleted at the same time and that worked fine.

So, if I got to deleted items and right click - delete the folder, I get this error.

If I try empty the folder, I get this error.

May 28th, 2015 10:26am

Do you have OWA access to your mailbox? If so log in via a web browser and try deleting the folder from there.
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May 28th, 2015 12:53pm

Thanks for your answer. No OWA. Very strict evironment.
May 28th, 2015 12:58pm

Ok, I would suggest you create a new mail profile, but ensure Cached Exchange mode is disabled before you log in to this new profile. Open Outlook using the new profile and try deleting the folder again.

If this works it suggests your current mail profile is corrupt

  • Proposed as answer by GADavies 14 hours 30 minutes ago
  • Marked as answer by Nosh Mernacaj 13 hours 21 minutes ago
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May 28th, 2015 1:02pm

Thank you GADavies,

That worked!

This reminds me why I spend so much time on forums, because when I need a hand, someone is there to lend it.

May 28th, 2015 2:12pm

Happy to see it worked.

I agree, there is almost always someone there to help when you need it :)

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May 28th, 2015 2:14pm

Ok, I would suggest you create a new mail profile, but ensure Cached Exchange mode is disabled before you log in to this new profile. Open Outlook using the new profile and try deleting the folder again.

If this works it suggests your current mail profile is corrupt

  • Proposed as answer by GADavies Thursday, May 28, 2015 5:00 PM
  • Marked as answer by Nosh Mernacaj Thursday, May 28, 2015 6:09 PM
May 28th, 2015 5:00pm

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