Error -17119 Account which message was created with cannot be found / Trash Outlook Express Preferences

  • Operating System(s): MacOS
  • Operating System Version(s): 8.0, 8.1, 8.1.1, 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.6, 9.0
  • Application: Microsoft Outlook Express
  • Application Version(s): 4.x

If you get error message 17119 using Outlook Express, the Outlook Express Preferences may be corrupt. Trash the existing preferences and reconfigure Outlook Express.

Error Message

Error -17119 Account which message was created with cannot be found.
Solution

Trash the Outlook Express Preferences.
How to trash the Outlook Express Preferences
  1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon.

  2. Double-click the Internet folder.

  3. Double-click the Internet Applications folder.

  4. Double-click the Outlook Express folder.

  5. Double-click the OE User(s) folder.

  6. Double-click the Main User folder.

  7. Click and hold the Outlook Express Prefs item in the folder, then drag it and release it on the trash can.

    You have successfully trashed your Outlook Express preferences. Try using Outlook Express again. Refer to the How to configure Outlook Express.

  8. Restart your computer.