Outlook cannot create file check your permissions

But I would really like to know the cause and have a permanent fix. The ones that are filling up are voice mail messages Once you reach Outlook will stop letting you open up any more voice mail attachments wav files.

Thanks for including the link to that hotfix. I'll see if I can add it to the references section. As for a clear answer, the only one I can provide is simply: sloppy programming. While it does make sense to have a 'cache' to speed up re-opening an already-been-opened attachment, Outlook isn't the sharpest at keeping itself clean. I myself am generally not a fan of 3rd party software for fixing things like this. However, in large environments, that freeware outlook cleaner tool mentioned in references might end up being total salvation for another administrator.

The same goes for Ccleaner. It might just be the right answer for your environment. I just had to do this a second time on a users computer. We have over users in our company and this is recurring for him. I'm thinking it's a user profile issue or possibly a botched Office install. Next time it happens I'll be upgrading him to Office Home Collaboration Microsoft Exchange How-tos. Right-click the folder you want to create the file in, and then click Properties on the shortcut menu to check your permissions for the folder.

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This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. LLC, or its affiliated entities. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Skip to Main Content. Log in Account Management. Home More. Premium Knowledgebase Search Search. Right-click the folder you want to create the file in and then click Properties on the shortcut menu to check your permissions for the folder.