Something is using it because you'll only get that message when OE is
running.

Find this reg key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Identities\{GUID}\Software\Micro soft\Outlook Express\5.0
look for the data: Compact Check Count
Change the value to 0 (decimal).

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"Rufus Chaney" wrote in message
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This is driving me crazy. How can I get rid of this message? I have
never
used Outlook Express.

"To free up disk space, Outlook Express can compact messages. This may
take
up to a few minutes."