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Archive file. An archive file is a file that is composed of one or more computer files along with metadata. Archive files are used to collect multiple data files together into a single file for easier portability and storage, or simply to compress files to use less storage space. Archive files often store directory structures, error detection and correction information, arbitrary comments, and sometimes use built-in encryption.
In the Navigation Pane, under All Folders, in the Folder List, click Archive Folders (or the name you specified for the archive location). If your archive folders and items donât appear in the Navigation Pane, the data file might have been closed.To open the archive data file, do the following: On the File menu, point to Open, and then click Outlook Data File.rchived items remain available to you in the default location, Archive Folders in the Navigation Pane, or in a location that you specify. For more information on archiving items, including how to archive items manually, see Back up, restore, or delete items using AutoArchive.