Disable system folder "Archive" In Exchange

1. Quick Disable Method
Disable via PowerShell:
powershell
Set-Mailbox -Identity “SystemMailbox{xxxxxx}” -ArchiveGuid 00000000-0000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
(need to replace with actual system mailbox id)
2. Block automatic archiving completely
Organization level configuration:
powershell
Set-OrganizationConfig -AutoExpandingArchiveEnabled $false
3. Check the status of existing archives
 View all system mailbox archives:
powershell
Get-Mailbox -Archive | Where {$_.Name -like “SystemMailbox*”} | Select Name,ArchiveStatus
4. Enterprise Environment Considerations
 Key Impact:
Disabling may affect audit logging/compliance functionality
Need to synchronize and adjust retention policies:
Synchronize retention policy: powershell
Set-RetentionPolicy “Default MRM Policy” -RetentionEnabled $false
5. Alternative storage solutions
Redirect system data:
powershell
Set-Mailbox -Identity “DiscoverySearchMailbox” -Database “Dedicated Database”