>>I have moved a lot of messages from my Outlook to an external Outlook file. But when I look at the Outloop.pst file it does not get smaller. Is there a feature in Outlook that "packs" the database? If so, where do I find it?
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>>Thank you.
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>Yep, they call it compacting. In Outlook 2003, File > Data File Management, then choose your file (there may only be one listed). Then Settings, then Compact Now.
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>Right-click on Personal Folders, choose Properties, Advanced, Compact Now.
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Thank you, Tamar. I will make a back up and follow your instructions.
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