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Art Nittskoff December 22nd 08 10:17 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff

Bruce Hagen December 22nd 08 10:21 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after 100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff



PA Bear [MS MVP] December 22nd 08 10:24 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
Assuming WinXP SP3, see this June 2008 discussion about this WinXP
SP3-specific problem:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

For reference, here's a current list of items known to cause this behavior
(which is NOT being seen by the vast majority of OE users) in "most often
seen" order

• Nero plug-in(s) including Nero Scout*;
• Windows (Desktop) Search is installed
[FIX: Uninstall the application or CONTROL PANEL | INDEXING OPTIONS |
MODIFY | Clear the check box for Outlook Express (i.e., EML, NWS, & DBX
files)];
• IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL;
• Windows Live Mail is or had been installed;
• Various & sundry anti-virus applications (including Norton);
• Various & sundry anti-spyware applications;
• Various & sundry third-party firewalls;
• Any/all of the above running when WinXP SP3 was installed;
• Disk defragmentation, need for;
• Using Visual Basic DoCmd.SendObject command to create an email;
• Using any number third-party applications (e.g., accounting software;
FileMaker 6) to send emails by via Outlook Express;
• MailWasher; and/or
• Programatically opening EML files while OE is closed (e.g., creating a
New Message via Address Book).

===============
* IN RE Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 he
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

Also see http://www.nero.com/eng/support-faq.html?s=sub&t=Scout
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/


Art Nittskoff wrote:
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?



Art Nittskoff December 22nd 08 11:19 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after 100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff




Bruce Hagen December 22nd 08 11:31 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
Windows Desktop Search is now called Windows Search. Do you have this
option?

Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify and clear the check box for
Outlook Express.

Nero Backup runs in the background and is a likely candidate. See if
disabling it stops the problem. You may have to restart your computer.

As for any other programs listed, you find them in Start | All Programs.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after
100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even
if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing
this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to
tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click:
Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to
add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple
of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff





Art Nittskoff December 22nd 08 11:44 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
Bruce,

I hope that fixes it. I went to the control panel and did what you said. I
unchecked the OUTLOOK EXPRESS box.

Thanks for everything...have a great holiday!

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

Windows Desktop Search is now called Windows Search. Do you have this
option?

Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify and clear the check box for
Outlook Express.

Nero Backup runs in the background and is a likely candidate. See if
disabling it stops the problem. You may have to restart your computer.

As for any other programs listed, you find them in Start | All Programs.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after
100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even
if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing
this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to
tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click:
Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to
add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple
of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff





Bruce Hagen December 22nd 08 11:48 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
You're welcome.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Bruce,

I hope that fixes it. I went to the control panel and did what you said. I
unchecked the OUTLOOK EXPRESS box.

Thanks for everything...have a great holiday!

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

Windows Desktop Search is now called Windows Search. Do you have this
option?

Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify and clear the check box
for
Outlook Express.

Nero Backup runs in the background and is a likely candidate. See if
disabling it stops the problem. You may have to restart your computer.

As for any other programs listed, you find them in Start | All Programs.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch
in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same
as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt
after
100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and
even
if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing
this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the
registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially
if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to
tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click:
Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to
add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in
message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every
couple
of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff






BRENDA QALLIJA January 21st 09 06:57 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 
thanks for the message but i didnt what to tee forgive
"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff




Stephen September 28th 09 08:26 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 

Where to I find the Indexing Options in the Control Panel?

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

Windows Desktop Search is now called Windows Search. Do you have this
option?

Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify and clear the check box for
Outlook Express.

Nero Backup runs in the background and is a likely candidate. See if
disabling it stops the problem. You may have to restart your computer.

As for any other programs listed, you find them in Start | All Programs.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after
100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even
if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing
this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to
tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click:
Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to
add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple
of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff





Stephen September 28th 09 08:26 PM

I am always asked to Compact
 

Where to I find the Indexing Options in the Control Panel?

"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

Windows Desktop Search is now called Windows Search. Do you have this
option?

Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click: Modify and clear the check box for
Outlook Express.

Nero Backup runs in the background and is a likely candidate. See if
disabling it stops the problem. You may have to restart your computer.

As for any other programs listed, you find them in Start | All Programs.
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA



"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
Thanks for the reply.

I am trying to covert over to Outlook 2007, and I know there is a serch in
there...but I can not find a Windows Desktop search. Is this the same as
Windows Search?

I also do not have a Nero on my computer (At least I do not think I do)
other than a backup program I have used every night for years call Nero
Backup.

If I have these other programs, I am not sure where to find them.

Thanks

Art


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff


"Bruce Hagen" wrote:

The problem is with the registry counter that gives you the prompt after
100
closings of OE. It is being increased quicker than it should be and even
if
you are not using OE.

There is a growing number of programs and actions that may be causing
this
after installing SP3. Do you have any of the following?

IBM Rapid Access keyboard (driver) RAKDLL.DLL
Windows Desktop Search
Window Live Mail (even if it was removed)
Mailwasher
Nero plug-in(s)

Opening EML files while OE is closed will also contribute to the registry
count.

Various anti-virus, anti-spyware and third party firewalls, especially if
they were running when you installed SP3.

Recent archived thread discussing this issue:
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...d35fbfa457fd6f

In the case of Windows Desktop Search, (the #1 offender), you have to
tell
it to stop indexing OE.

Windows Desktop Search. Set Desktop Search Options:
http://www.microsoft.com/australia/w...h/options.mspx

In Windows Desktop Search: Control Panel | Indexing Options. Click:
Modify
and clear the check box for Outlook Express.

In the case of Nero Scout, see Item 2.3 on page 8 here.
ftp://ftp6.nero.com/user_guides/nero...oScout_Enu.pdf

In the option to exclude selected file types from indexing, be sure to
add
these file types:

..eml, .dbx & .nws
--

Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
Imperial Beach, CA


"Art Nittskoff" wrote in message
...
In the last couple of weeks, Outlook Express has a pop-up every couple
of
minutes that tells me I can save space if I compact the folders.

I have compacted many times...but I keep getting the message.

What can I do?


--
Thanks Very Much!

Art Nittskoff






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