File size limits and workarounds?

[HeyNow]

Hi All,

I've run into the 2 gig file size limit on Outlook 2000 a couple times now.
Is there a way to clean the files so I can avoid this in the future? The
way I fixed things is that I deleted stuff, then made a new pst file and
copied all the folders over to the new file. I went from just over 2gig to
1.3 gigs. I've done this once before I think, so I know I'll hit it again.
Just wondering how to avoid all this.

Thanks,
me

 

[DL]

Maybe use the Archive options?
But remember an archive has the same size limitation, so at some point you
would need to create a new Archive file
You could also use third party paid for tools that strip any attachments
from mail and store them on a desktop folder of your choice, whilst
maintaining a link in the origonal mail
Finally you could upgrade to OL 2003 or OL2007 that doesnt have such a size
limitation, *if* using the new unicode file format
BTW the old format can baulk from 1.6gb

 

[Peter Foldes]

Best way to avoid them in the future is not to save them if at the end you will
delete them as you posted