How to Delete Duplicate Attachments in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013,2007 and 2003?

Summary:- Are you one of those Microsoft Outlook users who are looking for a simple solution to delete duplicate attachments in Outlook. If yes, then you are at the right location. Through this article, I will discuss various method by which users can easily solve this task.

User’s Query

“Hi, my name is Amanda and I have been associated with Microsoft outlook for about 2 years. There are number of attachments that are present in my mailbox. I am facing a lot of issue because of this attachments as they are taking unnecessary space. I want to delete duplicate attachments from Outlook, but the problem is I do not know how I can solve this issue. Please provide a simple yet secure solution to solve this problem of mine.”- Amanda, Australia

Through this article I will shed light on various methods as I have mentioned earlier in this blog. Through these methods users can easily resolve this query easily and entirely on their own.

How Can I Remove duplicate attachment From Microsoft Outlook?

There are both free and Automated Solution by which users can easily solve this problem. Therefore, users can choose any of the method according to their requirement and need. Follow these methods to solve this problem:-

1. Manual Method to eliminate duplicate attachment from Outlook 2019, 2016,2013,2007 and 2003.

2. Professional Solution to Resolve this query

Manual Method to eliminate duplicate attachment from Outlook 2019, 2016,2013,2007 and 2003:-

As we already know, duplicate items always tend to hamper with our work flow. Therefore, it also consumes a good amount of storage space which can overall degrade the performance of Microsoft Outlook.

Method 1. Delete Duplicate Items from Attachments Line:-

1. To begin, open MS Outlook on your Computer.

2. Then, open message having duplicate attachments or message that has been received with attachments.

3. Search for the attachments that are located under the headers, right next to the message icon.

4. After that, select and right-click on the attachment, then tap on the remove attachment option from the menu.

5. Now, click on the remove attachment option in the pop-up window, to confirm the deletion.

Method 2. Remove Duplicate Attachment Present in Email’s body:-

1. Firstly, open Microsoft Outlook on your operating system.

2. Now, open the email message that contains duplicate attachments.

3. Search to see if this message contains the attachment that you want to delete.

4. Afterwards, tap on the attachment in order to highlight it. User will see doted lines after they have selected the attachment button.

5. Now, go to the move menu and choose the actions option.

6. Click on the edit message option from the drop down menu.

7. Select the delete key in order to delete the attachment.

Professional Solution to Resolve this Query:-

The manual methods that we have mentioned in this blog, may not work on all the versions of MS Outlook. It also takes a lot of users time and efforts. In order to delete duplicate attachments in Outlook, users can opt for any third party solution.

But I recommend the Outlook Duplicate Items Remover would be ideal option for users. This tool not only takes less time to process but it also preserves the data integrity and folder structure throughout the operation. This tool is built with simple yet advanced graphical interface which is very easy to access by any user. Both technical and non-technical users can utilize this tool without facing any problem.

Follow these below mentioned instructions to delete duplicate attachments in Outlook:-

1. Firstly, Install and run this tool on your operating system.

2. After that, select either add file or add folder option to open the PST file.

3. Both Within and Across folder options are available for users to eliminate their duplicate attachment.

4. Users can also select the category to remove their attachments from Outlook.

5. Now, select your required location save the resultant file.

6. Finally, press on the Remove Duplicate button.

Some Unique Features of this Tool:-

Batch Removes Outlook Attachment:-

This tool allows users to delete duplicate attachments in Outlook at once. Therefore, users are also allowed to add a folder that comprises various PST, OST and BAK in it. After that, this application will remove all the duplicate data items from each files and folder at once.

Compatible With Outlook:-

This application is compatible with all the versions of Microsoft Outlook. It supports MS Outlook 2019, 2016,2013,2007 and 2003 along with its prior versions.

Preserves Meta Property and Hierarchy:-

This tool is capable to preserve the on-disk folder structure while deleting the duplicate items from MS Outlook. Along with that, it also maintains the meta property of your Outlook Mailbox even after the procedure.

Final Words:-

Through this I have shed light on different approaches by which users can delete duplicate attachments in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2007 and 2003. Users can either choose free method or they can rely on the professional method to deal with this situation.

Free methods do not always work and it is not guaranteed that the results will be accurate. However, one must always opt for an expert solution for 100% accurate results. The tool that I have mentioned in this blog, is compatible with all the versions of Outlook and it also manages meta properties and hierarchy of Outlook Mailbox items.

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