3 quick steps to fix outlook error "cannot move the items. the folder is full"
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3 steps to resolve Outlook error “The
folder is full”
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• In order to solve this problem successfully, we should locate its real cause in the first place and then take next repair actions.• As this error is relevant with size limits and
file corruptions, we can start from checking the format and the size of your data file.• Now, let’s take following steps.
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Step 1: Checking the Format and Size of Your Outlook data File
① Go to “File” > “Account Settings”.② Next in the “Account Settings” window ,
switch to “Data File” tab, then you can see all your Outlook data.
③ After that double click the source file and a new dialog will show up.
In “Format” field, “Outlook Data File” means Unicode format, and “Outlook Data File (97-2002)” stands for ANSI format.
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• After checking the format, click the “OK” button to close the window and back to “Data File” tab. Locate and click “Open File location”.
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•Later, a new dialog box will show up. Then under the “Size” column, you can check the size of the Outlook data file.
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Step 2: Take homologous Actions on the Basis of Your Typical Cases
• Here are 3 methods applying to different situations and you can choose the ideal one.
1. If your file size is almost reach 2 GB and it’s in ANSI format, then you could use Outlook freeware--pst2gb to reduce its size.
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2. If your data file is in Unicode format and its size is approach to 4 GB, it will reach the size limit of your disk which is in FAT32 format.
In this case, you have to convert the FAT32 format to NTFS format. Searching “cmd” in “Start Menu” to launch “Command Prompt” and then use “convert diskname: /fs:ntfs” command.
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3. If your data file is in Unicode format and its size is close to 20 GB or even 50 GB, then the file probably reach its default size limits. At this time, there are two choice for you.
① Changing registry key to modify the default size limits of Outlook file.
② Split the file into several small ones, and you can refer to article – “3 Methods to Split a Large Outlook File into Small Ones” to see more details.
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Step 3: Repair Your broken Outlook File
• If you have went through above 2 steps and the problem still exists, then the Outlook data file might be corrupt.•Repair tool is in need to end your
issues.
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Via Inbox Repair Tool
• A re-installed tool offered by MS can be the first choice.• Search “Scanpst.exe” in File Explorer to locate it.
And follow its easy instruction to attempt a recovery.
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2. Via External Repair Tool
•Because in the most cases, the inbuilt program cannot play a good role in solving errors, choosing a backup tool like DataNumen Outlook Repair is a smarter action.
