ERR:ARCHIVED
Texas Instruments TI-84 Calculator
Severity: MinorWhat Does This Error Mean?
ERR:ARCHIVED means you tried to use a variable, list, or program that has been moved to archive memory. Archived items are stored but not accessible for use. Unarchive it: 2nd > MEM > Mem Mgmt > select the item > press ENTER to unarchive.
Affected Models
- TI-84 Plus
- TI-84 Plus CE
- TI-84 Plus Silver Edition
- TI-83 Plus
Common Causes
- Program or list was archived to save RAM
- App or program automatically archived after a RAM reset
- Teacher archived items to prevent use during a test
- Memory cleanup archived items
How to Fix It
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Unarchive the item.
2nd > MEM > Mem Mgmt/Del > select the type (Program, List, etc.). Find the item — an asterisk (*) means archived. Press ENTER to toggle archive/unarchive.
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If RAM is too full to unarchive: delete something else first.
Unarchiving moves the item from archive to RAM. If RAM is full, you need to delete or archive other items first.
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Check for a RAM reset.
If the calculator was reset, some items may have been auto-archived. Unarchive the ones you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAM and archive?
RAM: fast, limited (about 24KB on TI-84 Plus), items are immediately usable. Archive: larger (about 1.5MB), items are stored but must be unarchived to use.
Can teachers lock the archive?
Teachers can use TI-Connect software to manage what is archived and locked. Some test modes also restrict archive access.