Re: Compacting messages

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From: Robert Aldwinckle (robald_at_techemail.com)
Date: 02/05/04 

Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 10:30:19 -0500

> maybe I didn't wait long enough.

Wait until msimn.exe is no longer an active task.

E.g. check with Task Manager, Processes tab.

Note if you are not closing *all* OE windows,
not just the main application window,
msimn.exe would still be running.

Your AV has already been mentioned as a potential source
of interference. Another one might be OE-QuoteFix if you use that. 

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"Harmon Koeltz" <koeltzh@spammenot.bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:%2342JPR56DHA.1040@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I tried that but maybe I didn't wait long enough. How's ten minutes?
>
> Thanks
>
> Harmon
> "PA Bear" <PABear@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:%23jcWrk46DHA.3308@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > When you get the "folder in use" message, try closing OE, waiting a few
> > minutes, then reopening OE and starting the compacting session again.
> >
> > Make certain Background Compacting is unchecked:
> > http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm#auto and that you're
> > following all the steps outlined at
> > http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/files/maintain.htm#compact.
> >
> > Don't use Inbox or Sent Items to archive messages.  Move them to local
> > folders created for this purpose.
> >
> > If still no joy, Your current Identity may be damaged, especially if its
> the
> > default Main Identity.  Try one or more of your accounts in a new Named
> > Identity (File>Identities>Add new identity).  Assuming all is well, import
> > messages from the old Identity before deleting it (File>Identities>Manage
> > Identities).
> > -- 
> > HTH...Please post back to this thread
> >
> > ~Robear Dyer (aka PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP
> >
> > MS04-004/02 Feb-04 Cumulative Patch for IE
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
> >
> > Harmon Koeltz wrote:
> > > I have tried all of the very good suggestions at insideoe.tomsterdam.com
> > > but still cannot get past the Folders is in use. I've tried turning off
> > > my A/V software, re-booting, on line, off line but can't get it to
> > > compact.
> > >
> > > Any suggestioins greatly appreciated
> > >
> > > Harmon Koeltz
> >
>
>

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