Hi Derek and Andy, Having read this thread I think I may be able to give the information that is required in order for you both to compact messages/folders in Outlook Express . 1. alt F for file 2. cursor down to where it says Folder 4. Press right Arrow once, which will bring up another menu. 5. Cursor down this menu until you reach either compact or Compact all folders, whichever you require, and then press enter. I hope this helps. Alexander Shannon ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq