How do I stop outlook express attempting to compact e-mail folders?

How do I stop outlook express attempting to compact e-mail folders, when closing down? It says it is compacting, which i don't want it to do and then comes up with a programme is not responding message.

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Brian Rich has been in the IT industry since 1972, as a programmer, analyst, system designer, development manager, project manager and consultant. In that time he has worked for many commercial and public organisations, providing advice, assistance, technology transfer, training, consultancy and guidance in the practical applications of IT.