you don't have permission to create an entry in this folder

[Lisa Marie]

I am running Outlook 2003 and haven't installed any new programs, and a few
days ago I received a Microsoft Office Outlook window stating "You don't have
permission to create an entry in this folder. Right-click the folder, and
then click Properties to check your permissions for the folder. See the
folder owner or your administrator to change your permissions." I am the
"administrator" and "owner" and viewed my permissions and I have "full
control" for both. I uninstalled OL 2003 and reinstalled the software, and
this didn't resolve the issue. Your assistance is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

You get this when doing what? Directly opening attachments from Outlook?
See http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm

 

[Lisa Marie]

Robert,

In Calendar, I am unable to modify existing or add new events, emails - I'm
unable to file into folders and for all (calendar, emails & tasks I'm unable
to reschedule follow up's). This applies for mail folders and all of its
subfolders.

Thank you,

Lisa Marie

 

[Parker]

MS Vista
HP Pavillion 9500 laptop
2GB Ram
MS Outlook 2003 (along with Office 2003)

Everything worked FINE.

36hours ago i applied Vista SP1

Now my Outlook still works BUT I get the same error - "you don't have
permission to create an entry in this folder"

I'm not able to:
move emails
CTL Q to make them look like they've been read
run rules

I've looked at the folders:
1 - INSIDE of Outlook - and the "Administration" tab where it says "This
Folder is Available to" ... the options are all greyed out, and neither "All
Users..." nor "Owners Only" are selected
2- I've gone to look at the Outlook.pst file - and I'm the Administrator /
Owner with full permissions.


This is something about the SP.

Thanks for your help

 

[Parker]

FOUND THE ANSWER ... and i added a few steps for those LESS knowledgeable
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The following posted from http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm
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Error opening attachments / Cleaning out the Temporary Outlook Files folder

When opening an attachment directly from within Outlook you could get an
error message saying that it can’t create the file and to that you need check
the permissions on the folder you want to save it in. In most cases the
permissions on the folder isn’t the issue but the fact that the folder is
“fullâ€. When you open an attachment directly from within Outlook it will
first save a copy to a subfolder of the Temporary Internet Files folder.
Cleaning out the folder will solve the issue.

Unfortunately this is easier said than done. The subfolder name Outlook
creates (on installation of Outlook) in the Temporary Internet Files folder
is quite random. It always starts with OLK but is followed by 2 random
numbers or letters. Also by default you cannot simply browse to the folder to
clean it out. Getting to the Temporary Outlook Folder can still be
accomplished in 2 easy steps though.
Step 1: Locate the folder

The folder location is stored in the registry in the following key;
Outlook 97 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 98 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.5\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2000 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\9.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2002/XP
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2003
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\11.0\Outlook\Security
Outlook 2007
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Outlook\Security
Step 2: Get to the folder

1. Open the OutlookSecureTempFolder registry key from the location
provided in Step 1.
2. Copy the path from the key.
3. Open Explorer
4. Paste the address in the Address Bar and press Enter

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If you don't know how to get into your registry ... then BE CAREFUL. It' is
the BRAIN of your machine... so if you screw up ... you're going to lose more
than you wanted.

a) To start the registry editor ... Press the WINDOWS key (on the bottom
left of the keyboard) and the R key at the same time.
b) type "regedit" without the quotation marks.
c) find the registry key
d) when you SEE the registry key, DOUBLE click on the key
e) highlight the whole path ... it'll be like C:\.......
f) CTL A to select ALL
g) CTL C to copy
h) close the key
i) close the REGEDIT application
j) press Windows Key + E at the same time
k) in the address bar, press CTL V to paste
L) highlight everything in the directory
M) delete.

IT worked for me.


Parker

 

[Brian Tillman]

FOUND THE ANSWER ... and i added a few steps for those LESS
knowledgeable ////
The following posted from
http://www.howto-outlook.com/faq/securetemp.htm ////
Error opening attachments / Cleaning out the Temporary Outlook Files
folder

It would be easier to just use the OutlookTools utility listed at the bottom
of the page you cite. That way there's no messing with the registry.

 

[Parker]

It would be easier to just use the OutlookTools utility listed at the bottom
of the page you cite. That way there's no messing with the registry.

Brian: Good point. To be honest:
a) I thought that the Outlook Tools link was some sort of promotion - pay
$dd.cc amount and use the free tool
b) I'd rather do my own hunting than run someone else's script against my PC
(especially the registry).

If it works, and saves the hassle of digging thru the registry hive ... sweet.

Thanks for pointing it out.


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