We recently introduced an Exchange 2010 server and now wanted to remove the old Exchange 2003 server. We've moved all mailboxes and Public Folders have replicated, this morning I tried to delete the Public Folder database from ESM 2003, it wouldnt allow it. Checking in ESM in the Public Folder Instances its still showing 2 folders, one is our Central Calendar, the other is OAB Version 2. I checked on the new Exchange and these are both replicated, checking in properties of both folders on ESM 2003 it shows only the new Exchange in the Replication tab. I have right clicked Public Folders and chosen 'Move All Replicas' which I did that 24 hours ago but still those 2 folders remain. Any thoughts?

The instances should be empty. Is it not letting you delete the central cal or the oab version 2? James Chong MCITP | EA | EMA; MCSE | M+, S+ Security+, Project+, ITIL msexchangetips.blogspot.com

After 3 days decided to drop the store using ADSIedit.

Hi All, I have the similar issue. I have moved all mailboxes and Public Folders to Exchange 2010. Now I can see only Default & Microsoft Schema root folder in ESM 2003 however I was not able to delete Public Folder Store. Any help. RegardsGanga