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Article: 100018108
Last Published: 2014-08-05
Ratings: 1 0
Product(s): Enterprise Vault
Problem
It is possible delete hidden messages from Outlook on the client in Enterprise Vault using the registry.
Solution
A registry value may be added on the client machine to allow hidden messages to be deleted from within Outlook, with the EV Add-in Installed, without installing third-party software.
1. Close Outlook.
2. Go to Start > Run and type Regedit to open the Windows Registry.
3. Navigate to:
1. Close Outlook.
2. Go to Start > Run and type Regedit to open the Windows Registry.
3. Navigate to:
For 32 bit workstations:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KVS\Enterprise Vault\Client.
For 64 bit workstations:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432node\KVS\Enterprise Vault\Client.
Warning: Incorrect use of the Windows registry editor may prevent the operating system from functioning properly. Great care should be taken when making changes to a Windows registry. Registry modifications should only be carried-out by persons experienced in the use of the registry editor application. It is recommended that a complete backup of the registry and workstation be made prior to making any registry changes.
4. Right-click on Client and choose New > DWORD Value.
5. Type the name DeleteHiddenMsgBtnVisible and set it to a value of 1.
4. Right-click on Client and choose New > DWORD Value.
5. Type the name DeleteHiddenMsgBtnVisible and set it to a value of 1.
6. Restart Outlook for the change to take affect.
7. In Outlook 2007 go to Help > About Enterprise Vault and select the Tech Info button.
7. In Outlook 2007 go to Help > About Enterprise Vault and select the Tech Info button.
In
Outlook 2010 go to
File > select
Enterprise Vault > select
Additional Support Information.
8. Scroll down to the HIDDEN MESSAGES IN FOLDER section.
8. Scroll down to the HIDDEN MESSAGES IN FOLDER section.

Note: The hidden messages listed will vary depending on which folder is selected in Outlook. (i.e Mailbox, Inbox, or Sent Items folders)
The following hidden messages are listed when
Inbox is selected.
IPM.EnterpriseVault.OfflineVault
IPM.EnterpriseVault.Settings
IPM.EnterpriseVault.Filter
9. Highlight the hidden message and click the Delete Hidden Message button.
10. Close the Outlook.
11.
Synchronize the
task for the affected mailbox.
12. Open Outlook, click
Send / Receive.
13. Restart Outlook.
The EV registry entries can be found in the Registry_Values.pdf on the installation media and in the Related Articles section.
The EV registry entries can be found in the Registry_Values.pdf on the installation media and in the Related Articles section.