Outlook pst folder issue

I am currently using Outlook 2007 and found problem with its email managment in folders. I have kept doing email cleansing regularly but the folder pst is still full and found any deleted and infected emails are still found in the pst folder.
Please advise.

Hi
As per the information and details provided by you, to solve the Outlook pst folder issue, please follow these steps: -
When you delete the unwanted items from each folder, it moves to the
Deleted items folder, which is in the same file. You must delete the items from the Deleted Items folder to permanently delete them so that Outlook can compact the file.
How to manually Start PST Compaction: -
On the
File menu, Click Data File Mangement.
Click to select your
Personal Folder, and then Click Settings.
On the
General tab. Click Compact Now.
Click
OK, and then Click Close.
I hope this information will be helpful for you.
Thanks and regards
Shweta@G

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