Not responding during file compact

[Limadelta]

I'm running Outlook 97 and when I attempt to Compact Files, the system stops
and returns a 'Not Responding' error.

I've tried making a new .pst file and have no information in the new .pst
file and the Not Responding error does not show up. When I use the .pst file
with mail, contacts, etc., the error shows up.

Any ideas?

 

[DL]

With outlook closed run the inbox repair tool, scanpst.exe, on your outlook
data file.
What size is the data file?