Releasing Memory

[rifco_97]

I had an 800MB PST file consisting of many personnal folders. I
exported 300MB of personnel folder information and then saved this
file on a separate drive. I then deleted the exported information
from outlook. When I check outlook file size (of all files) it shows
500MB - HOWEVER when I search for the pst. file it still shows 800MB.
and the C drive does not show the 300MB that I just opened up.

How do I get outlook to release the memory back to the system. Any
ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[ALVIN]

Create a new .pst file and copy the contents of your
old .pst file to the new one. You will notice a big
difference in size.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Right click Outlook Today->Properties->Advanced->Compact Now.

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| I had an 800MB PST file consisting of many personnal folders. I
| exported 300MB of personnel folder information and then saved this
| file on a separate drive. I then deleted the exported information
| from outlook. When I check outlook file size (of all files) it shows
| 500MB - HOWEVER when I search for the pst. file it still shows 800MB.
| and the C drive does not show the 300MB that I just opened up.
|
| How do I get outlook to release the memory back to the system. Any
| ideas would be greatly appreciated.
|
| Thanks