Yes, you should do it, but make sure you don't turn off your computer until
it finishes.

I compact regularly using the button in OETool (free). www.oehelp.com

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"dnamertz" wrote in message
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Ever since I downloaded an Outlook update, I get a message each time I
close
Outlook Express saying "To free up disk space, Outlook Express can compact
messages." Should I let it? What will happen to the emails sitting in my
inbox and delete folders?