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Old 01-09-2008   #1 (permalink)
Paddy


 
 

Compact Folders

Hi,
when i used outlook express i was able to "compact folders" now in windows
mail i can't figure out on how to do this.

regards
paddy


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Old 01-09-2008   #2 (permalink)
Gary VanderMolen


 
 

Re: Compact Folders

Why do you want to "compact folders"?
Windows Mail has a different file structure than OE, but it does need
to have its database compacted periodically. By default it does this
after 100 WM openings, but the interval can be changed:
Tools, Options, Advanced, Maintenance.

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Gary VanderMolen (MS-MVP WLM)


"Paddy" <Paddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:F78AA1D2-CAAD-454D-841C-43BD89C93190@xxxxxx
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> Hi,
> when i used outlook express i was able to "compact folders" now in windows
> mail i can't figure out on how to do this.
>
> regards
> paddy

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