Why does outlook still auto complete with deleted contacts?

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Jenny - 02 Jul 2005 10:58 GMT

I am very pleased that Outlook automatically recognises people to whom I wish
to send emails (I don't want to turn this function off). However, how can I
prevent it wanting to insert OLD email addresses which have either been
changed or deleted within my address book? I am sure you can appreciate that
this results in some confusion occaisionally... What is the point of
updating ones Contacts if it refuses to recognise the new ones, wanting only
to insert 'previously used' or older versions? Suggestions please! Thanks.
J

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Can-so - 02 Jul 2005 11:51 GMT

Well there to ways to resolve this
1. when you see a "bad" address populate teh autocomplete list use your
arrow buttons to scroll to it and delte
2. rename the nk2 file and all your current auto fills will be ereased and
you can start from fresh

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>I am very pleased that Outlook automatically recognises people to whom I
>wish
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> Thanks.
> J

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 02 Jul 2005 11:51 GMT

The autocompletion cache has nothing to do with your Contacts.
Remove individual addresses from the autocompletion cache by highlighting
the entry when presented in the suggested names list (use your arrow key to
migrate to the entry) and then hitting your Delete key before you tab out of
the field. If your autocomplete list contains only a single entry, use the
directions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;289975

To clear the entire cache, follow the instructions here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q287623

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>I am very pleased that Outlook automatically recognises people to whom I
>wish
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> Thanks.
> J

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catwoman - 30 Apr 2007 21:20 GMT

Thank you so much for posting. Your advice worked like a charm. You saved
me from so much of frustration. I'm a Mac user generally but I have to use a
PC at work and it is all Greek to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

> The autocompletion cache has nothing to do with your Contacts.
> Remove individual addresses from the autocompletion cache by highlighting
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> > Thanks.
> > J

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Russ Valentine [MVP-Outlook] - 30 Apr 2007 21:30 GMT

You're welcome.

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> Thank you so much for posting. Your advice worked like a charm. You
> saved
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>> > J

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