Does this happen for when compacting one specific folder, or compacting all?

Clear the Temporary Internet Files. In IEToolsInternet OptionsDelete
Files button. And check the box to Delete Offline content.

Try again and also click on Outlook Express so no folders are open, as well
as working offline.
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Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
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"Dale" wrote in message
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Whenever I attempt to compact a folder I have created, the following error
message is displayed:

The folder is currrently in use by Outlook Express or by another
application.

Outlook Express is able to compact the other folders without displaying an
error message.

I have restarted the computer several times and cleared the Temporary
Internet Files.

I would appreciate any suggestions you have in being able to compact this
folder without receiving an error message.

Thank you.

Outlook Express 6 - 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
AMD Athlon 64 3500+
1.5 GB of RAM