when I archive i get a pst. file. which won't open If i follow the directions
and go to file, open etc. when I click on archive pst. nothing happens.
Nothing will happen if the archive file is already present in Outlook.
Display the Folder List so you can check.

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> when I archive i get a pst. file. which won't open If i follow the
> directions
> and go to file, open etc. when I click on archive pst. nothing happens.