remove an autofill email address, permanently

So, I mistakenly typo'd one of my email addresses and forgot a single letter...

now, every time I go to forward an email to that address, the typo'd one is suggested on top of the correct one.

I've deleted any/all email sent incorrectly to the false address, and ensured they were emptied from the deleted folder.

I've made sure that there are no contacts save with the false address, in the People tab.

I've started to compose an email, typed prefix letters of the address, highlighted the false address, and selected the 'X'

I've started to compose an email, typed prefix letters of the address, hit 'Search People', highlighted the false address, and selected the 'X'

but, anytime i try to compose a new email, there it is again! 

and, if it is not in the initial suggestion, it can be found by selecting 'Search People'

where else do I need to delete this false address!?

it should not be this difficult.

it populates whether I am logging in via outlook.com, or using the native windows 'Mail' app.

thank you, to anyone who has shared this annoyance, and will share the key to correcting it.

Hi!

I'm Jesryl an independent advisor. and a Microsoft user like you. Sorry to hear about this news, but let me try and help.

I found this link. I hope it helps.
https://atus.wwu.edu/kb/outlook-or-owa-auto-com...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
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How about this link for the auto complete list for outlook.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/219922...

Give me any updates.
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Nope.  :(

Tried clicking the 'X' already.

The site, did give me hope; but, to no prevail.

- Logged in the website, went to settings, there was no option to delete auto-complete list.

- Logged into Microsoft.com, selected Office, selected People (launches to same People), I don't have a Other Contacts nor Suggested Contacts

(and, again, if i try to search from within there,

(1) there are no saved contacts with that e-mail address;

(2) however, if i search, i do get a "contact" hit, with options to save as a contact but no delete options;

(3) so, i've tried creating a new contact, from there

(a.) and deleting it, which didn't correct it.... and

(b.) and correcting the misspelling, which didn't correct it, as the false contact still lists as an option during composition

Thanks for trying...  if anyone else has any suggestions... 

In the meanwhile, i will try to setup the desktop Outlook mailing app (currently, I am using MS Window's native Mail app); if that works, i'll report back.

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Alright.
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No luck.

I guess that I can live with it.   Thanks for the added interest.

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Last updated April 12, 2024 Views 3,681 Applies to: