An unexpected error is received when copying a .pst email archive file


You may encounter an error The requested file operation failed because the storage policy blocks that type of file when attempting to copy an Outlook Data File (.pst) email archive.

Deakin computers can no longer sync a .pst email archive file through Windows offline files, as they are known to cause stability issues.

You can no longer store a .pst file on their Desktop or in your My Documents folder (or any other folder that is synced with offline files).

Outlook Data Files (.pst) should be stored in your C:\ drive and manually backed up by the staff members.