Hi Susan
I came across the following article on the website
www.jaws-users.com
which I would recommend people visit as it has lots of tips and tricks
for people using their computer with jaws.
Compacting Folders In Outlook Express
most database programs, OE does not actually remove an item from a
*.dbx file when you delete a message. Instead it merely tags the item
for removal
at a later time, mainly when you next compact your folders. Until
then, the deleted message is still occupying disk space, which can
cause OE to perform
more slowly when accessing the *.dbx file.
To recover disk space and keep your files as small as possible, you
need to compact your folders regularly.
In the most current version, OE compacts all folders automatically
after you open and close the program 100 times. Compacting folders is
absolutely essential
for maintaining your files in good working order. If you don't like
waiting for that 100th closing, you can compact all folders manually
at any time.
Joan Ann.
On 22/05/07, Susan Curry <SusanCurry@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Folks,
I am useing outlook express, however when I press alt f4 to come out of
the
program I get this message,
alt f4 outlook express dialog to free up disc space outlook express can
compact messages this may take up to a few minutes, ok button to activate
hit space bar.
Why am I getting this message? how will I know if I need to do this?
many thanks
Susan
