1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

Outlook Express Email Compression

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by pkl, 2005/05/09.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. 2005/05/09
    pkl

    pkl Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/09/14
    Messages:
    94
    Likes Received:
    0
    I keep getting a message to compress my emails to gain space on my hard drive. What is compression and should I do it? I have, and always will have, a large number of email folders (sorted in folders by month) for our business that I need to go back to for information.

    I look forward to your comments and help!
     
    pkl,
    #1
  2. 2005/05/09
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

    Joined:
    2002/12/17
    Messages:
    6,585
    Likes Received:
    74
    When You delete an email or move it from one folder to another, a reference is removed, not the email itself. The data base in which the emails are stored doesn't reduce its size, even if You empty it completely. Compressing the email folders will "clean out the debris" left by moved or deleted emails.

    I run XP SP2 with all updates and Outlook Express flash a message every now and then that it is "compressing ". I thought that this "automation" happens to everyone.

    Christer
     
    Christer,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2005/05/09
    Welshjim

    Welshjim Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/07
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    0
    Welshjim,
    #3
  5. 2005/05/09
    pkl

    pkl Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/09/14
    Messages:
    94
    Likes Received:
    0
    Welshjim...I read the article--so, following the rules, I guess I should compress my emails, correct?
     
    pkl,
    #4
  6. 2005/05/09
    Welshjim

    Welshjim Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/07
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    0
    pkl--Since you are getting the message to do so, I would say "Yes ". Otherwise OE may soon not function well.
     
    Welshjim,
    #5
  7. 2005/05/09
    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

    Joined:
    2002/12/17
    Messages:
    6,585
    Likes Received:
    74
    Jim,
    thanks for the link, interesting reading!

    The reason for me noticing the compacting in XP-SP2 is that I had told it to not compact in the background in XP-SP1. I didn't think of that ...... :eek: ...... when I posted my first reply/comment.

    pkl,
    I agree with Jim to go ahead and compact. If all the monthly folders are subfolders in the Inbox, You should probably move them out of the Inbox. A general clean-out of unnecessary emails may help too.

    If the emails are very important, copy the whole Storage Folder to a different location as backup prior to compacting. I do that on a regular basis.

    Christer
     
    Christer,
    #6
  8. 2005/05/10
    pkl

    pkl Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/09/14
    Messages:
    94
    Likes Received:
    0
    Thanks for the help--appreciate it!
     
    pkl,
    #7
  9. 2005/05/10
    Welshjim

    Welshjim Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/07
    Messages:
    5,643
    Likes Received:
    0
    pkl--You are welcome!! :)
     
    Welshjim,
    #8
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...