Step 2 - Deactivate Journaling

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
Listed are the two journaling deactivation options:
  • Deactivate Journaling per Database.
  • Remove Journal Rules.
To deactivate journaling per database
  1. Select Start - > All Programs -> Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 -> Exchange Management Console.
  2. Select the plus sign to the left of Server Configuration.
  3. Select Mailbox.
  4. Within the Database Management section, right-click your mailbox database and select Properties.
  5. Within the General tab, deselect Journal Recipientand clickOK. You have successfully deactivated journaling.
To remove journal rules
  1. Select Start > All Programs > Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 > Exchange Management Console.
  2. Select the plus sign to the left of Organization Configuration.
  3. Select Hub Transport.
  4. Select the Journaling tab.
  5. From within the list, select the Journal Rule whose Journal Email Address was used during the journaling setup.
  6. Select Remove in the Actions pane.
  7. Click Yes in the resulting confirmation dialog box. You have successfully deleted the journal rule.
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