OST or Offline Storage Table files are the Microsoft Outlook storage files that enable users to effortlessly carry out their tasks in the Outlook without a fuss. These files allow you to continue work even if your application is in offline mode. By using an OST file, users can easily compose a new email and save it in your draft folder or can delete or read the existing emails in your mailbox. As and when the application is connected to the Exchange Server, all the changes you have made in your Outlook OST files are automatically synchronized.
Many-a-times, users are plagued with error messages while synchronizing .ost or offline file folder in their outlook. Some of the major reasons for this include:
• Missing or deleted or lost items in the OST folder
• Corrupted file
• Human errors
To dodge these errors, Microsoft Inbox OST file repair software promptly fixes corrupt OST (Offline Storage Table) files without bogging down your spirits
Third-Party Option
The tool has an in-built repair application also known as OST Integrity Check Tool(scanost.exe) which facilitates users to effortlessly diagnose and repair ost files by scanning the files stored in your mailbox running on the Exchange Server. It simply compares the folders and items in each individual file to fix synchronization conflicts between them. The only requisite to use this tool is to stay connected with your exchange server.
Steps for OST File Repair
Step 1: Run OST Repair Tool – The user needs to first download and install software on the system and search for the damaged OST file to diagnose and fix errors. This can be done by following the below-mentioned command:
(a) Double click Scanost.exe which is present in <drive>Program Files > Microsoft Office > Office Version
Step 2: Repair OST File – Subsequent to the identification of the suspected file, the next step is scanning the file that needs to be recovered. Preview items like emails, tasks, appointments, and notes in the side panel and review items to restore or permanently delete.
Click the “Repair” button
Step 3: Export Items to Backup File – Once a copy of the repaired OST file is saved, you can create a backup file with “.bak” extension in the recovered folder. Drag items from the “Lost and Found” folder to the backup folder.
Step 4: Recreate .ost (offline outlook data) file –Simply export data from your Microsoft Exchange Server by downloading information of your retrieved items again.
In a nutshell, by downloading Stellar OST file repair software, users can ensure easy and reliable fixes without compromising the security and integrity of the data.
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