What OS is this Ann? When exactly did this happen? I've never heard of such a thing system-wide, only for OE. And then it's only for compacting folders. (Hope you'll be getting better soon). -Clint God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://www.OrpheusComputing.com http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Parker" Hi, As I was leaving my computer this morning, a message saying that I could save a lot of space if I let the computer compact the things I have saved. I clicked on ok, and left my computer. At that time, I had about 15 emails that I had not opened. Later, when I opened my Inbox, all of those 15 were gone. Have I lost them forever, or are the compacted things hidden somewhere? Thanks in advance. Ann Parker (81-year-old grandmother who has been a member of your list for several years, but haven't asked you for any help recently as a few weeks ago I woke up completely blind in my right eye. Thus I can't use the computer as much now as I once could. However, I am seeing three eye doctors and hoping that one will have a solution to my eye problem.) Thanks, Ann ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts.