Troubleshooting PM Deletion: What am I Doing Wrong?

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Users are experiencing issues with deleting private messages (PMs), specifically that selected messages do not register for deletion. One user successfully deleted their messages by accessing their profile directly. Requests for screenshots to clarify the problem were made, but the issue was ultimately resolved for the original poster. The discussion concludes with the original poster confirming the solution and requesting to lock the thread. This highlights common troubleshooting steps for PM deletion issues.
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I can't delete my PM's. I tried selecting the ones I want to delete, and then at the bottom I press go to delete. No messages are selected. What am I doing wrong?
 
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php111 said:
I can't delete my PM's. I tried selecting the ones I want to delete, and then at the bottom I press go to delete. No messages are selected. What am I doing wrong?

Hmm. Don't know. In response to yoru post, I went into my Profile and deleted all of my InBox and OutBox posts. Worked 0kay.

Can you post some screenshots?
 
berkeman said:
Hmm. Don't know. In response to yoru post, I went into my Profile and deleted all of my InBox and OutBox posts. Worked 0kay.

Can you post some screenshots?



I got it.

Please answer my PM anyway. Also, lock it. It's solved. Thank you. See you in PM!
 

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