Here are some simple options that might help you if the auto archive feature in Outlook missing or not working: Disable Exchange Online Archiving Try Outlook in Safe Mode Update Office Repair Office.

There are two relevant GPO settings in the Outlook 11 ADM template. "Autoarchive Settings" and "Retention Settings". Retention deletes old items without archiving them, correct? I don't want to do ...

I have also seen this problem, essntially exactly the way you describe it. No idea what's causing it, though. I believe it's been pesent in Outlook for many years. I would also be interested in any ...