I have exchange server 2007 sp1 installed in windows 2003 sp2. I have disable and remove few mailboxes databases. but they are now showing under disconnected mailbox in the recipient configuration console. but in few system they are working fine. what could be cause. Please help me out.

Hi, When you disconnect a mailbox the AD user is maintained in Active Directory, but the mailbox is moved to the "Disconnected mailboxes" in the management console. The mailbox will remain here until the retension period has gone. /MartinExchange is a passion not just a collaboration software.

Hi, You can permanently delete a disconnected mailbox by using the Remove-Mailbox cmdlet in the Exchange Management Shell. To do this, you need to set the Permanent parameter to $true when you run the command.Regards from www.windowsadmin.info

Hi, The following articles will help you. Understanding Disconnected Mailboxes: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232039(EXCHG.80).aspx The Difference between Disabling and Removing a Mailbox in Exchange 2007: http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2008/09/21/the-difference-between-disabling-and-removing-a-mailbox-in-exchange-2007.aspx Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Serena