Outlook
OST files are mostly used when connectivity to Exchange mailbox is not
possible. When there are downtime issues or no internet connectivity available
to sync mailbox with Exchange Server only way to access data is via offline
files called OST. MS Outlook keeps a copy of Exchange mailbox locally on hard disk
that simultaneously sync with Exchange Server when connectivity is available. Sometimes
during interruptions in sync process OST file becomes orphaned and does not
allow users to access mailbox items. In such case users find out ways to
extract emails from an orphaned Outlook OST file.
What
Makes OST File Inaccessible?
Basically,
what happens is while sync OST file keeps on updating mailbox with Exchange Server,
in such case if any interruptions are observed it disturbs the whole sync
process. The files and folders being processed are stopped in between and thus become
unusual. Some other factors that make OST file corrupt or inaccessible are bad
sectors, email headers and improper shut down etc. In some cases when user
delete or recreate profile then also OST file becomes unusable. This is because
OST file only exists when the profile for which it is created exists. In all
above situations user cannot access OST file data and its components therefore,
they need to repair OST file to access its mailbox items.
How
To Extract Emails From Orphaned OST File?
In
order to repair OST file, users primarily bank on manual procedures where the
need of built-in repair utility comes named Scanost.exe. The program is
associated by Microsoft is used to compare Exchange mailbox items with Outlook
OST file. If any issues are suspected by users program it usually fixes, but
fails to work in scenarios where OST file is severely corrupted. In those cases
when manual process fails to work the role of third party comes in demand.
OST Converter Tool is an appropriate
solution that helps to recover OST file items per folder separately. The
powerful scanning algorithms allow users to extract each OST file elements
effortlessly without facing any technical issues. Once the recovery of items is
done, it also permits users to convert its items in PST format to regain access
with Exchange Server. The interface designed for tool is purely user friendly
that does not demand any expert skills and knowledge to work. For more doubts
the freeware version of OST converter tool is used to recover and convert
offline folder data in PST format.
For More Info: http://www.ostpst.convertostpst.com/
