In order to have the most computer resources available, it's best to leave you Archive file closed and only open it when needed.
  1. Go to: File > Open > Open Outlook Data File. See image.


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  2. Select the Archive file you want to open and click OK. The Archive file will appear underneath your regular email file. See image.


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