How to defragment a file .pst of Outlook?

Hey guys,.

I use Microsoft XP SP3 with Microsoft Outlook 2007 is installed. When I defrag my computer every month or so, the only file that cannot be defragmented is a 2.06 GB with Microsoft Outlook .pst file. I tried other solutions online to defragment a .pst file, but none of them work.

It's a nuisance to see that my computer is not fully defragged because of what a .pst file, and also I noticed that Outlook is running in a bit slower because of it.

So, if you guys have some ideas on how to defragment a .pst file, have 'em!

Thank you very much!

I would never want to defragment a .pst file even if you could. It is a database, and you may certainly corruption. That said, your .pst file is above the limit and one day very soon there will be tears before bedtime when you can not open it.

http://www.slipstick.com/problems/repair2gbpst.asp

Also take a look at the section "household" to http://www.slipstick.com/config/

MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

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