Hi Jan,

I'm not sure I entirely understand what happened to you ... BUT ...

Deleted emails show up in Outlook Express's 'Deleted Items' folder, not the Windows Recycle Bin. Those emails are periodically permanently deleted automatically. Old emails in the 'Sent Items' folder can take up lots of space, but do not get automatically deleted. You need to go delete those periodically. Especially if you're emailing lots of pictures, they can max out your space quickly.

Your email folders have a .dbx extension, and are normally stored in the Documents&Settings folder in your personal Local Settings, Application Data. You can find them by doing a search for files with a .dbx extension.

I'm not sure this is what you needed, but I hope it's in the right direction!

Good Luck!
Betty