Why are multiple copies of outgoing mail saved in drafts folder?

It looks as if these are being auto-saved every 5 minutes. How do I fix this?

If it takes you longer than 5 minutes to compose a message, you will get more than one copy saved to Drafts. You can change the time interval in Options > Composition or uncheck "Auto Save every X minutes".

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Screen Shot: http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/Error%20-%20Not%20Able%20to%20Send%20Mail%20from%20OWA%202010.docx
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Workstation Name: WIN7.blazex.com
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Error Description: I have installed everything correctly but when I tried to open the OWA and trying to send mail from OWA. The mails do not deliver and mails become saved in Drafts folder. I tried to re-send messaged from Draft also but not able to send.
Screen Shot (Same As Above): http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/Error%20-%20Not%20Able%20to%20Send%20Mail%20from%20OWA%202010.docx
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Thanks and Regards
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Hi Subhash,
I have done the troubleshooting but I didn't find any problem at server side. I will send you mail also with all EXBPA report and as well DC, HC and Mailbox servers' Application Log and System Log.
Below are the questions's answers which was asked by you:
1.     Please check whether you can send email via Outlook.
I am not able to open the MS Outlook. Please check all details in this thread : http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/exchange2010/thread/c491c5c7-7d6f-48ff-97fa-6bf83d94e53c
2.     Please run EXBPA to have a health scan.
I have run the EXBPA and didn't see any critical Problem. I have took the screen shot and report. Please have a look in below screen shot link:
a. http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/EXBPA.docx                                                                            - Final Report
b. http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/ExBPA.BaseLine.200906270226501077.data.xml                        - Baseline Health Check
c. http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/ExBPA.Connectivity%20Test.200906270223318201.data.xml      - Connectivity Check
d. http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/ExBPA.Health%20Check.200906270125477730.data.xml            - Health Check with 2 Hr. Baseline option
e. http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/ExBPA.Permission%20Check.200906270224343377.data.xml      - Permission Report
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3.     Please check application log, whether any error event logged there. They could come from ADAccess related error or etc.
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f) Open the OWA successfully for Same user.
g) Tried to send mail but again mail went to Drafts Folder.
5.     I noticed that you test the issue after you close outlook. I recommend you to reboot your pc and then access
mailbox via OWA to test the issue.
I tried you suggested option, but sorry it also couldn't help.
6. You also check your disk space.
     All Servers have Enough Disk Space. Check the EXBPA Report.
7. You may run EXTRA to get log information for further troubleshooting.
Need more time for this.
8. Please save application log, system log as *.evt file, then send them with EXTRA,EXBPA report to [email protected] .
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   a) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/WDC2010%7C_APPLICATION.evtx           - DC/GC Application Log
   b) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/WDC2010%7C_SYSTEMEVENT.evtx          - DC/GC System Log
   c) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/HC2010%7C_APPLICATION.evtx              - Hub/Client Application Log
   d) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/HC2010%7C_SYSTEM.evtx                      - Hub/Client System Log
   e) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/MBX2010%7C_Application.evtx                - Mailbox Application Log
   f) http://cid-31ba948d0da4d57e.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/MBX2010%7C_System.evtx                      - Mailbox System Log
There will be some error log you will be that the system is not able to communicate with DC/DC, MBX or HC at everyday around 3 AM or some time 6 PM Evening also. These error came because I have installed VM on Windows 7 Workstation and after 45 min or one hrs. if I don't work on PC, then pc goes to sleep. so you may ignore these alerts.
I hope my answer will give you some clue and I expect more help from your side.
With Best Regards
Shambhu Sharma

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