Close OE, reopen OE & try again.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

Dale wrote:
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