Remember - This is a public forum so never post private information such as email or phone numbers!Ideas:Programs you are having problems with Error messages"To free up disk space, Outlook Express can compact messages. This may take up to a few minutes." How do I stop this message?Recent changes you made to your computer What you have already tried to fix the problem

Do you use Outlook Express? If yes, have you let it compact? If no, is Windows Search installed on this machine? Bruce Hagen ~ MS-MVP [Mail]