.PST file is getting HUGE!

[Sam Smith]

My Outlook.pst file has gotten huge (340mb). Other than the Archive process
(which seems to work like crap), does anyone have any recommendations on
tools to help get it back to a reasonable size?

 

[Patricia Cardoza - [MVP Outlook]]

Compact the pst. Right click on the top level folder. Choose Properties.
Click the Advanced button and then click Compact Now. Do this three times in
a row for optimum effect. A PST file does not reclaim space after items have
been removed. You have to compact it to reclaim the space.

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Patricia Cardoza
Outlook MVP
www.cardozasolutions.com

Author, Special Edition Using Microsoft Outlook 2003

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[Sam Smith]

Patricia, THANKS!!!!

Compact the pst. Right click on the top level folder. Choose Properties.
Click the Advanced button and then click Compact Now. Do this three times in
a row for optimum effect. A PST file does not reclaim space after items have
been removed. You have to compact it to reclaim the space.

--
Patricia Cardoza
Outlook MVP
www.cardozasolutions.com

Author, Special Edition Using Microsoft Outlook 2003

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[Sam Smith]

Hi again Patricia,

I followed your instructions three times, then closed Outlook, reopened it,
then did it another 3 times. My .PST file has only gone from 340mb to
325mb. Any other ideas?

Thanks again for your quick reply!