Keeps sending "Ghost" messages

P

Pavel K.

Hello,

I have a problem with unwanted "ghost" messages which Outlook 2003 tries to
send, and gets an error message from server (POP3). Error code is 0x800CCC0F,
with Server error: 550 Address "" appears to be invalid. I do not see
anything in the outbox.

After installation it worked for few hours without problems. Then it showed
me a message "Sending 1 of 1" (I understand it was automatic email checking),
while I was not sending anything. The number of this "ghost" messages being
sent keeps growing. Now it tries to send 14... Obviously with no success,
with above errors.

I checked the log, here is a portion of it (it is repeated 14 times):

2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Begin execution
2005.08.09 13:49:51 ruslan: ReportStatus: RSF_COMPLETED, hr = 0x800ccc0f
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Port: 25, Secure: no, SPA: no
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Finding host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 220 server.com ArGoSoft Mail
Server Pro for WinNT/2000/XP, Version 1.8 (1.8.3.6)
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] EHLO ruslannew
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-Welcome, IP_Address1
[IP_Address1], pleased to meet you
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH=LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-SIZE 5242880
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250 HELP
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Authorized to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] MAIL FROM: <*****>
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 550 Address "" appears to be
invalid
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] RSET
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Disconnected from host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): End execution

When I send "normal" messages they go through.

What is the problem?

I run NAV 2003. I tried turn it off, it didn't help. I also installed
Microsoft AntiSpyware. It removed Hotbar, but these "ghost" messages keep
growing... I configured this account on other machine, it works fine. (Ooops,
its 16 now). I also tried to re-create the account. Works for few hours then
starts to send "ghost" messages.

Please help! I appreciate any your suggestions.

Pavel
 
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Diane Poremsky [MVP]

See if http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/delete_rr.htm helps - if they
aren't read receipts, look in the outbox folder with outlookspy.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/


Pavel K. said:
Hello,

I have a problem with unwanted "ghost" messages which Outlook 2003 tries
to
send, and gets an error message from server (POP3). Error code is
0x800CCC0F,
with Server error: 550 Address "" appears to be invalid. I do not see
anything in the outbox.

After installation it worked for few hours without problems. Then it
showed
me a message "Sending 1 of 1" (I understand it was automatic email
checking),
while I was not sending anything. The number of this "ghost" messages
being
sent keeps growing. Now it tries to send 14... Obviously with no success,
with above errors.

I checked the log, here is a portion of it (it is repeated 14 times):

2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Begin execution
2005.08.09 13:49:51 ruslan: ReportStatus: RSF_COMPLETED, hr = 0x800ccc0f
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Port: 25, Secure: no, SPA: no
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Finding host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 220 server.com ArGoSoft Mail
Server Pro for WinNT/2000/XP, Version 1.8 (1.8.3.6)
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] EHLO ruslannew
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-Welcome, IP_Address1
[IP_Address1], pleased to meet you
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH=LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-SIZE 5242880
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250 HELP
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Authorized to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] MAIL FROM: <*****>
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 550 Address "" appears to be
invalid
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] RSET
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Disconnected from host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): End execution

When I send "normal" messages they go through.

What is the problem?

I run NAV 2003. I tried turn it off, it didn't help. I also installed
Microsoft AntiSpyware. It removed Hotbar, but these "ghost" messages keep
growing... I configured this account on other machine, it works fine.
(Ooops,
its 16 now). I also tried to re-create the account. Works for few hours
then
starts to send "ghost" messages.

Please help! I appreciate any your suggestions.

Pavel
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P

Pavel K.

Thank you Diane!
These were Undelivered Read Receipts. I killed them with OutlookSpy.
Now everything works fine.
.... Except, if this problem appears again. OutlookSpy would be needed again
(it costs $50), and it is quite expensive for this only simple task. Moreover
its interface is for Exteneded MAPI guru, not for "simple Outlook user"...

It is possible to have a simple script, which really does this only simple
task -- kills "ghost" read receipts?? What information I need to write such a
script, if it does not exists? I prefer .NET approach (as far as I know
Office 2003 installs some .NET support).

Thank you very much again! Appreciate your answers.
Pavel

Diane Poremsky said:
See if http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/delete_rr.htm helps - if they
aren't read receipts, look in the outbox folder with outlookspy.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Coauthor, OneNote 2003 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Author, Google and Other Search Engines (Visual QuickStart Guide)



Join OneNote Tips mailing list: http://www.onenote-tips.net/


Pavel K. said:
Hello,

I have a problem with unwanted "ghost" messages which Outlook 2003 tries
to
send, and gets an error message from server (POP3). Error code is
0x800CCC0F,
with Server error: 550 Address "" appears to be invalid. I do not see
anything in the outbox.

After installation it worked for few hours without problems. Then it
showed
me a message "Sending 1 of 1" (I understand it was automatic email
checking),
while I was not sending anything. The number of this "ghost" messages
being
sent keeps growing. Now it tries to send 14... Obviously with no success,
with above errors.

I checked the log, here is a portion of it (it is repeated 14 times):

2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Begin execution
2005.08.09 13:49:51 ruslan: ReportStatus: RSF_COMPLETED, hr = 0x800ccc0f
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Port: 25, Secure: no, SPA: no
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Finding host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 220 server.com ArGoSoft Mail
Server Pro for WinNT/2000/XP, Version 1.8 (1.8.3.6)
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] EHLO ruslannew
2005.08.09 13:49:51 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-Welcome, IP_Address1
[IP_Address1], pleased to meet you
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH=LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-AUTH LOGIN
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250-SIZE 5242880
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 250 HELP
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Authorized to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] MAIL FROM: <*****>
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): <rx> 550 Address "" appears to be
invalid
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): [tx] RSET
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Connected to host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): Disconnected from host
2005.08.09 13:49:52 SMTP (IP_Address): End execution

When I send "normal" messages they go through.

What is the problem?

I run NAV 2003. I tried turn it off, it didn't help. I also installed
Microsoft AntiSpyware. It removed Hotbar, but these "ghost" messages keep
growing... I configured this account on other machine, it works fine.
(Ooops,
its 16 now). I also tried to re-create the account. Works for few hours
then
starts to send "ghost" messages.

Please help! I appreciate any your suggestions.

Pavel
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