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From: Bruce Hagen (Nospam_at_mymail.invalid)
Date: 07/18/04


Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 18:08:09 -0700

If it is a default OE folder, such as Inbox, The max is 2 GB.
However, It will mot likely become corrupted before you reach that
maximum. Create your own local folders for archiving mail.

Do not archive mail on default OE folders. They will eventually
become corrupted. Create your own user defined folders for storing
mail and move your mail to them. Empty Deleted Items folder
regularly.

After you are done, follow up by compacting your folders manually
while working *offline* and do it often.

File>Work Offline (or double click Working Online in the Status Bar).
File>Folder>Compact all folders.

In Tools>Options>Maintenance: Uncheck Compact messages in background
and leave it unchecked.

-- 
Bruce Hagen
   ~IB-CA~
"Ivan Williams" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:2e27901c46c55$e2f67880$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> How many emails can a folder in OE6 hold? Or should I ask
> what's the maximum size you can have a folder in OE6
> before it starts to act crazy.
>
> Thanks in advance!


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