Hi @James Mackie
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Based on your description, it doesn't seem like the latest version is also going to make a difference. First of all, try to check if you can archive online in Outlook on the web. Also, confirm that your account is configured for Microsoft 365 account and that your organization administrator has enabled this feature for you.
If the problem only occurs in the Outlook desktop client, try the following:
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