We closed Outlook because we were making the PST disappear from the user. As the header says - after closing Outlook, we disassociate the PST from Outlook, rename it, and record the location so we can mess with it later (import it into the archive system) without the user being able to manipulate it.
If we weren't taking the PST away from the user, then your idea (and not closing Outlook) would make sense.. 
Glenn
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