nothing in outbox, but still shows as sending email

[chris richter]

outlook 2003. no messages in the outbox of any folder, but still shows on
bottom line as sending emails. then errors on the send and so does not
receive emails as the session ends. have run virus checks etc and searches
but cannot find the email that is unsent so i can delete it. how can i find
it or get rid of the error

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Could it be a stuck read receipt?
See http://www.howto-outlook.com/howto/deletereadreceipt.htm