The problem with compacting at this point is that if OE finds a problem
during compaction it will truncate the files and wipe out the messages. So
he should backup first and then try it.

steve

"Bruce Hagen" wrote in message
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Try compacting first.

Click on Outlook Express at the top of the folder tree so no folders are
open. Then: FileWork Offline (or double click Working Online in the
Status Bar).
FileFolderCompact all folders. Don't touch anything until the compacting
is completed.

If still no joy, you may have a damaged identity. File | Identity | Add
New Identity. Create a new one and test it. If all is well, you can import
your messages from the old identity and delete it.

Keep user created folders under 100MB, and Default folders as empty as is
feasible.
--
Bruce Hagen
MS MVP - Outlook Express
~IB-CA~


"Geoff" wrote in message
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Hi

I use OE and have just 13 sub folders linked to my Inbox - all in all
containing c 110 mails

I have just tried to open a new folder but nothings happening - any clues
(and, sorry I'm not v technical so Basic would be good if you can help!)
Thanks

Geoff