Duplicate Messages in Outlook Express

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My gmail account was configured in outllok and I was getting duplicate emails in outlook express. I tried to following steps to resolve the issue:

You Receive Duplicate Messages When You Download E-Mail from the Server in Outlook Express

Cause:


'Leave messages on server? is checked in account settings of Outlook Express.
This behavior can occur if the Pop3uidl.dbx file is damaged.


Solution:

SUMMARY

To resolve this behavior, rename the Pop3uidl.dbx file, and then restart Outlook Express. Follow these steps:

Close Outlook Express.
Click Start-> Search and then click For Files or Folders.
In the Search for files or folders named box, type Pop3uidl.dbx, and then click Search Now.
Under Search Results, right-click the Pop3uidl.dbx file, and then click Rename.
Type Pop3uidl.old, and then press ENTER.
Restart Outlook Express .


Hopefully, your issue has been resolved.