Do you want to COMPACT, now OE won't open!

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From: jcb7588 (jcb7588_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/16/05 

Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:09:12 -0800

For some reason, Outlook Express asked me if I wanted to compact the files to
save space, and now, the message comes up every, single time I close OE, and
then after I select either cancel or OK, it locks up OE and I have to turn
off the computer in order to open OE again.

Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you!

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