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I can't delete messages in two of my emails accounts in Apple Mail. Apple hasn't been able to tell me how to correct it. Any ideas?

Anyone had this problem and, if so, how did you fix it?


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Posted on Mar 15, 2022 6:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2022 9:55 AM

When and why did this begin? Sometimes restarting the computer in the Safe Mode clears up odd problems. To do so, hold down the Shift key on restart. Be patient as this process can take up to ten minutes while the OS is fixing itself and cleaning its caches. Then try deleting the messages. If that works, restart normally and check again. If that doesn't work, you may have to reinstall your operating system as something has gotten corrupted.

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Mar 15, 2022 9:55 AM in response to Gordoncrs

When and why did this begin? Sometimes restarting the computer in the Safe Mode clears up odd problems. To do so, hold down the Shift key on restart. Be patient as this process can take up to ten minutes while the OS is fixing itself and cleaning its caches. Then try deleting the messages. If that works, restart normally and check again. If that doesn't work, you may have to reinstall your operating system as something has gotten corrupted.

I can't delete messages in two of my emails accounts in Apple Mail. Apple hasn't been able to tell me how to correct it. Any ideas?

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