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Clear Deleted Items Folder On Exit

To permanently remove all items in your Deleted Items folder on exit.

1. Click "Tools" and select "Options"
2. In the "Options" dialog box, click the "Other" tab
3. Check "Empty the Deleted Items folder upon exiting".
4. Click "OK" to close.

NOTE that after this is done ALL items that were in the folder will be gone forever and cannot be retrieved.

Added by Carlos on 24th October 2006

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