I get the same but it does but what is happening does anyone know? Devona ----- Original Message ----- From: Kerri To: accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 7:59 PM Subject: [accesscomp] outlook express question Hi, all. When I compact messages in outlook express I get a dialog saying, "The folder is in use by outlook express or by another program" and it doesn't compact. Any help would greatly be appreciated.