{"id":455,"date":"2018-09-18T09:56:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T09:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/?p=455"},"modified":"2018-09-18T09:56:17","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T09:56:17","slug":"steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Repair and Recover OLM Files Manually"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook for Mac e-mail application is widely used by Individuals working on Apple devices. Like MS Outlook stores files in PST format the Outlook for Mac stores the file in OLM format. Due to various changes in settings, updating the application, and using add-ins the OLM files get corrupt. <\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#Outlook_for_Mac_Error_Messages\" >Outlook for Mac Error Messages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#The_outcome_of_OLM_File_Corruption\" >The outcome of OLM File Corruption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#How_to_Repair_OLM_Files\" >How to Repair OLM Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#1_Check_Duplicates_in_Outlook\" >1. Check Duplicates in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#2_Change_in_OLM_Sync_Services_Preferences\" >2. Change in OLM Sync Services Preferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#3_Update_Outlook_for_Mac\" >3. Update Outlook for Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/filerepairtools.com\/tips\/steps-repair-recover-olm-files-manually\/#4_Microsoft_Database_Utility\" >4. Microsoft Database Utility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/6b81lnwtnvAKCHFJFBACEJGKKCB\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2337 noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/olm-repair-e1585892789235.jpg\" alt=\"olm repair\" class=\"wp-image-2337\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As OLM files contain all the information, contacts, e-mail addresses of an e-mail account, corruption in this file halts the work and even make it difficult for an application to open. We will look into some methods to repair OLM files and recover data from Outlook for Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are fewer chances of OLM to get corrupted due to security reasons, other causes may include server crashes or poor network quality, change in Outlook account settings, or sync problems with the server. These problems make Outlook for Mac inaccessible and show various error messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outlook_for_Mac_Error_Messages\"><\/span><b>Outlook for Mac Error Messages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Error Message: Cannot find [PATH]\\OLM.DLL<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Error: An unknown error has occurred in Outlook. Error code \u2013 17199<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Error: This application failed to start because OLM.DLL not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the above-mentioned reasons, these could be some of the causes of OLM File corruption<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_outcome_of_OLM_File_Corruption\"><\/span><b>The outcome of OLM File Corruption <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the OLM files get corrupted, Outlook for Mac shows an error<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File not Found- Not able to locate file<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access Denied- Can\u2019t access e-mails from Outlook<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook for Mac freezes while opening it<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow behavior or can\u2019t able process actions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook opens and then closes automatically<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Repair_OLM_Files\"><\/span><b>How to Repair OLM Files<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some methods to fix OLM file corruption<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Duplicates_in_Outlook\"><\/span><b>1. Check Duplicates in Outlook<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Outlook application opens, then create a new account <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the account is created successfully without any error message, then there are no duplicates <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it prompts an error, then go to inbox and contacts list and remove a duplicate item<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Change_in_OLM_Sync_Services_Preferences\"><\/span><b>2. Change in OLM Sync Services Preferences<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can disable Sync services preferences by following the steps<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Outlook in your system (if it opens)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Preferences in the Outlook menu <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Other options select Sync Services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncheck all the boxes and close Outlook<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart Outlook and check the error is solved or not <\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_Outlook_for_Mac\"><\/span><b>3. Update Outlook for Mac<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Outlook is not updated then it will create problems and throw error messages<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Outlook and Go settings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for updates available<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download and install the Outlook for Mac updates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart the application and check problem is fixed or not<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Microsoft_Database_Utility\"><\/span><b>4. Microsoft Database Utility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook for Mac has inbuilt tool Microsoft Database Utility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to location \/Applications\/Microsoft Office 2011\/Office\/<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now open the Microsoft Database Utility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will scan and fix various problems of OLM<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get rid of Outlook for Mac error messages and repair OLM files by following the above steps. There is some third party software also available which tends to do the same and save a lot of user time and hassle. One such tool is Stellar OLM Repair which is available to download and try for free. Follow the download link below to download &amp; r<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">epair OLM files with the help of Stellar OLM Repair<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.filerepairtools.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/download.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/6b81lnwtnvAKCHFJFBACEJGKKCB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored noreferrer\"><strong>Download Stellar OLM Repair<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outlook for Mac e-mail application is widely used by Individuals working on Apple devices. Like MS Outlook stores files in PST format the Outlook for Mac stores the file in OLM format. 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