large outlook archive

[Arwen]

Hi there,

I need help! An archived email folder has grown to be to
large for outlook to open it. Does anyone know what I
should do? I would like to be able to gain access to
these emails and possible break them down into smaller
archive folders so we can read them if needed.

Thank you

Arwen Wallington
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Jocelyn Fiorello [MVP - Outlook]]

If it's at the 2GB limit you'll need to use the crop tool. See
http://www.slipstick.com/problems/repair2gbpst.htm for more information.

If it's less than 2GB (probably less than 1.82 GB -- some MSKB articles
mention that number as the practical limit), you may be able to get it to
open by using the Inbox Repair Tool on it. Search your drive for a file
called scanpst.exe and run it. Make sure you answer "yes" when it asks if
you want to back up your original file before you proceed.

--
Jocelyn Fiorello
MVP - Outlook

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