Compacting only works when there is a certain percentage of white space in
the file (I think it's something like 4%)...if there isn't, Outlook doesn't
think there's anything to compact. Also, if you leave Outlook open long
enough, background compaction will be taking place.
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Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook
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