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Auto Archiving in Outlook

A) Steps to configure Auto Archive in Outlook 2007

Open Outlook and click on Tools \ Options

Now click on the Other tab and click the Auto Archive button.

This opens up a whole menu of options and settings to pick from: for instance you
can choose how often AutoArchive runs. In this example I picked 20 days. I also place a
check next to “Prompt before AutoArchive runs” just in case there is something I do not
want deleted. 
B)Auto Archive in Outlook 2010 :

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In Outlook 2010 Auto Archive is not enabled by default. To turn it on, click on the File
tab to access Backstage View, then click on Options.
The Outlook Options window opens then click on Advanced then the AutoArchive
Settings button.
The AutoArchive window opens and you’ll notice everything is grayed out. Check the
box next to Run AutoArchive every…

Note: If you select the Permanently delete old items option, mails will not be archived.
Now you can choose the settings for how you want to manage the AutoArchive feature.
Select how often you want it to run, prompt before the feature runs, where to move
items, and other actions you want to happen during the process. After you’ve made your
selections click OK.
C)Auto Archiving in Outlook 2013 :

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To set up auto archive in Microsoft Outlook 2010 and 2013, please do it as following steps:

Step 1: Click on the File tab and click on Options. See screenshot:


Step 2: Click on Advanced then the AutoArchive Settings button in Outlook Options window. See screenshot:
Step 3: Now configure AutoArchive feature in AutoArchive window. See screenshot:

1. Check the option of Run AutoArchive every x days;

2. It's optional to click the Browse button behind the Move old items to: box, and specify a new destination folder for older items.

3. Click the button of Apply these settings to all folders 

Auto Archive in Outlook 2016 :

 Click the File tab.

 Click Options.

 Selce Advanced in Outlook Options window.

 Under AutoArchive, click AutoArchive Settings. There will appear AutoArchive


window like fingure 2, Select the Run AutoArchive every n days check box, and then
specify how often to run AutoArchive.

See it below:

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