defragmenter won't defrag some files, esp outlook pst files
If I am trying to defragment, then the outlook files and some other large files with over 3gb will not defrag. I dont think that they are in use and even if I defrag at boot time, they still do not defrag at all. Can anyone tell me a fix for this issue? Thanks.
Re: defragmenter won't defrag some files, esp outlook pst files
Normally in Outlook Express you have to place the cursor on Local Folders and choose File > Work Offline followed by File, Folder, Compact All and dont interrupt the process until it is finished. It will take some time, and is essential not to interrupt the process or try to use the computer whilst compacting is in process as this often leads to file corruption of what is being compacted at that time.
Re: defragmenter won't defrag some files, esp outlook pst files
It is true that the outlook.pst files never get defragmented because in Outlook the term defragment has been replaced by compact. The 2 names for the same thing. To compact your Outlook data files you have to go to Control Panel > Mail > Data Files button and choose a data file and click on Settings.