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Unable to write the email to the mailbox.

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The error message is:

Unable to write the email to the mailbox. Make sure the file system allows you write privileges, and you have enough disk space to copy the mailbox.

Version 102.9.0

Have more than one mailbox; only happens with one of several

Thanks in advance

The error message is: Unable to write the email to the mailbox. Make sure the file system allows you write privileges, and you have enough disk space to copy the mailbox. Version 102.9.0 Have more than one mailbox; only happens with one of several Thanks in advance
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The error message suggests that there may be a problem with the mailbox file system or disk space. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Check disk space: Make sure that you have enough free disk space to copy the mailbox. You can check this by opening the File Explorer or Finder (depending on whether you are using Windows or macOS), right-clicking on the hard drive where the mailbox is stored, and selecting "Properties" or "Get Info". Check the available disk space and make sure you have enough free space to copy the mailbox.

Check file permissions: Make sure that you have write privileges to the mailbox file system. You can check this by right-clicking on the mailbox file, selecting "Properties" or "Get Info," and checking the permissions. Make sure that you have write permissions.

Try repairing the mailbox: If the above steps don't work, try repairing the mailbox file. The process for repairing a mailbox file may vary depending on the email client you're using. In some email clients, you can right-click on the mailbox and select "Properties" or "Settings," and then click on a "Repair" or "Rebuild" button. In other clients, you may need to run a separate tool to repair the mailbox file.

Try recreating the mailbox: If none of the above steps work, you may need to recreate the mailbox. This will involve deleting the old mailbox file and creating a new one. Before doing this, make sure to back up any important emails or data that you don't want to lose.

If none of these steps work, you may need to contact your email client's support team for further assistance.