How to avoid Outlook Express Compacting Messages problems?
The best and the most reliable way to avoid loosing important information is to perform the files backup. You can create Outlook Express folders backup manually just by copying DBX files into a safe place. To find out where Outlook Express stores DBX files, start Outlook Express and click “Tools” -> “Options” -> “Maintenance” -> “Store Folder”. You can use Outlook Express Backup software for complete and automatic Outlook Express data backup including the contacts, account settings, signatures, etc.