Delete reminders that keep returning

When the cleanreminders switch doesn't work, use MFCMAPI to delete the reminder

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When reminders just won't dismiss, there are several things you can try to get rid of it:

Use the Cleanreminders switch. This works most of the time.

When cleanreminders doesn't work, look for the appointment the reminder belongs to and delete it.

When you can't find the appointment, you need to use MFCMAPI to browse "inside" the message store and delete the reminders. Outlook will then rebuild the list with just the valid reminders.

 

Use Cleanreminders switch

The easiest way to try to get rid of corrupt reminders is by closing Outlook and reopening it using the /cleanreminders switch. To do this, press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. typeCleanreminders switch in Run command

outlook /cleanreminders

in the field and press Ok.

 

Make sure you have a space between Outlook and the slash. Using 'outlook.exe' is optional - just the program name should work. A (very) few people will need to use the full path to outlook.exe. Click Browse and look under C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\ (C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\ if using 64-bit Windows).

Delete the Appointment

Sometimes the cleanreminders switch doesn't help. When this happens, look for the appointment that is associated with the reminder and delete it. If you can't find it, you'll need to use MFCMAPI to delete the reminder. 

Use MFCMAPI

Download MFCMAPI

  1. Run MFCMAPI
  2. Go to Session, Logon and Display Store Table
  3. Select your profile
  4. Select Mailbox
  5. Expand "Root Container"
  6. Right click "Reminders" and select "Open Contents Table"
  7. New Window Launches with Title Reminders
  8. Select all (Ctrl+A) the reminder items listed there, Right click and select "Delete Message"
  9. Close MFCMAPI

Outlook will rebuild the valid reminders.

Video Tutorial
Delete Reminders Tutorial

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