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RwcpasIT

February 22nd 06 06:37 PM

how to increase the size of the ost file

i know you can compact the ost but can you allow more space for it?
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Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]

February 22nd 06 07:31 PM

how to increase the size of the ost file

Depends on the Outlook version, which you didn't mention.

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"RwcpasIT" wrote in message ...
i know you can compact the ost but can you allow more space for it?
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Tech Support
RWCPAS

Brian Tillman

February 23rd 06 12:39 AM

how to increase the size of the ost file

RwcpasIT wrote:

i know you can compact the ost but can you allow more space for it?

No with Outlook 2002 and earlier; they will cease working at or a little
before 2 GB. With Outlook 2003, they can grow to 20 GB by default and
larger if you change the registry.
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Brian Tillman

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