Your archive is usually where older items are moved after a certain amount
of time. It's a good idea to have one since PSTs tend to be more stable when
they're smaller. If you close the archive PST those entries will 'go away'.

"JIMPAP" wrote in message
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What is the purpose of having archive folders.(ex.notes in archive f.
tasks
in archive f. calendar...)
What will be the difference if i put task in the archive folder.
Why outlook offers this option?