Re: "compact folder" crash

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What updates are offered at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com?

randy wrote:
wait - the "about" box says this is ie6 sp1.
what updates are you specifically mentioning??

Even if it is a Win98 box running IE6 (not IE6 SP1), it's still not safe to
use online until you get it fully patched!


randy wrote:
hmmm - curious - deleted a subfolder located in "deleted items" and it
works
fine now. nevermind!
cant replicate the msg to tell you anymore.

pa bear - yup i know its an oldie - win 98 and been running over 10 year
w/no probs. (scsi drives rarely die)
it suits the application at this location just fine!
but gettin kinda old in the tooth - some websites are beginning to
complain.
will need to change soon...

:-)
thanks!

Suggestions? Sure!

From your headers: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2600.0000

You're running outdated and VERY unsecure versions of OE, IE, and
Windows!
Get that computer fully patched before worrying about Outlook Express!

HOW TO get a computer running WinXP Gold (no Service Packs) fully patched
(after a clean install)


http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsupdate/msg/3f5afa8ed3
3e121c

Also see...

5 steps to help protect your new computer before you go online
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/xppc.mspx

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
www.banthecheck.com

randy wrote:
greetings!
using outlook express 6, compacting a particular folder (deleted items)
crashes outlook...

suggestions?

.

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