Re: [Exim] Spool file is locked

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Author: Yann Golanski
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To: yann algayon
CC: exim-users
Subject: Re: [Exim] Spool file is locked
FAQ add time?

On Wed, May 17, 2000 at 05:19:46PM +0200, yann algayon wrote:
> I have a message in the spool.
> this message couldn't be delivered because of a timeout expiration from
> the remote smtp server.
>
> when I try to deliver this message in eximon, I have the following
> error message :
>
>     SPOOL FILE IS LOCKED

>
> how can I deliver this message again


Run exiwhat, find the exim proccess that has gone mad and kill it.
Happens from time to time.

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