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How to delete a task

Anonymous
2024-11-21T21:00:19+00:00

I have 3 tasks that won't delete in Outlook. Every time I try something I get this error,

"This item cannot be saved. The folder may have been deleted or moved. Or, you may not have appropriate permissions for this folder. Right-click the folder and then click Properties to check your permission for this folder"

I have tried numerous suggestions none of which work. If you have an idea or suggestion please don't hesitate to respond. Thank you in advance for any help you might send my way.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-21T23:05:24+00:00

    Hello Ron Dickson2

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community!

    We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Before we go any further, could you please allow us to gather the following information to narrow down your specific scenario?

    1. What type of Office 365 account do you have? Do you have an individual, business, or nonprofit account? Share your account details and screenshots of your subscriptions.
    2. Could you please confirm if you are using Classic Outlook or New Outlook?
    3. Can you describe the tasks that you are unable to delete?
    4. Have you moved or deleted the folder where these tasks are located recently?
    5. Do you have full permissions for the folder containing the tasks? Have you checked the folder properties to verify permissions?
    6. Have you tried starting Outlook in Safe Mode (by running Outlook /safe)?
    7. Have you attempted to delete the tasks from another device (like a different computer or mobile device)?
    8. Are you receiving any other error messages aside from the one mentioned? If so, please specify.
    9. Also, can you share a detailed screenshot page of your current Office version number? Here is an article about the steps: About Office: What version of Office am I using? - Microsoft Support

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    I will wait for the next update on this in a private message. We will provide further guidance accordingly.

    Sincerely

    Md Ashabul Haque | Microsoft Community Moderator

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