What I have to do is identify the offending email, click on it and quickly move it to the trash. I have email from ebay that does it all the time, so I have been using netscape mail. If you want to read it , I haven't solved that problem yet. Russs David Crandon <tabdave at comcast.net> said: > Try dragging it to the docks trash. > > David Crandon > > > On Saturday, August 2, 2003, at 09:51 AM, Walter Draeger wrote: > > > I am using the Apple Mail email system. I was sent an email I can't > > delete. Each time I try the system freezes up. The color wheel never > > stops. The only way I can get out is to go to the finder in the dock, > > punch "force quit"-mail, and then begin all over. I can retrieve all > > of the other mail, but if I try to delete that one email, the system > > freezes again. How can I delete that frozen email. Using 10,2 on iMac. > > holydad@ earthlink.net > > > > Walter (MIke) Draeger > > 3957 Sherwood Forest Dr. > > Traverse City, MI 49686 > > > > > > ---------- > > > ---------- > Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Newbies-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <X-Newbies-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. <X-Newbies-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com > > DVIator | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an older Mac! > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html> > > Support | Support this list by clicking here before you buy! > this List | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - http://www.osxfaq.com > --