OL2002: Error Message: Can't Move The Items. The Server Cannot Process The Request. The Server Responded Method Not Allowed. (281807)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2002

This article was previously published under Q281807

SYMPTOMS

When you try to drag a message from your Hotmail Inbox to the Hotmail Bulk Mail folder, you may receive the following error message:
Can't Move The Items. The Server Cannot Process The Request. The Server Responded 'Method Not Allowed'.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because Hotmail does not allow you to drag a message from your Hotmail Inbox to the Hotmail Bulk Mail folder because the Bulk Mail folder is reserved for use by Hotmail Inbox Protector feature. This feature automatically moves incoming messages from the Inbox to the Bulk Mail folder if the message is perceived to be unwanted or unsolicited advertising (junk mail).

WORKAROUND

There is not an available work around at this time other than do not move messages from your Hotmail Inbox to your Hotmail Bulk Mail folder.

MORE INFORMATION

Outlook is performing correctly and is following Hotmail's policies.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB281807