Retrieve Outlook OST and PST Files

Learn a Safe Way to Retrieve Outlook OST and PST Files

The errors in your Outlook data file can be restored by simply using the ‘Inbox Repair Tool’ (SCANPST.EXE). The Inbox Repair software examines the Outlook data files on your system to ensure if the files are intact. In this blog, we will discuss how a user can restore Outlook OST and PST files without damaging their data. Make sure that you read the blog to find out a safe way to retrieve data without losing even a single file.

Below are a few possible situations when you need to use the Inbox Repair Software:

●     Receives a message stating that Outlook cannot open your data files.

●     Receives a message displaying that Outlook cannot open a series of folders.

●     Assumes if your Outlook files are damaged.

Restore the Outlook PST Data File

1. Leave Outlook and scan in one of the following file locations:

 *Outlook 2019: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16        

2. Click on SCANPST.EXE.

3. Click on ‘Browse’ to opt for the Outlook (.pst) Data File you need to scan and locate the files by seeing ‘Locating the Outlook Data Files’.

Note: While scanning the files, a new log file is created automatically. If you don’t want the files, then select ‘Options’ and choose not to have a log file created, or you can simply save the results to the existing log file.

4. Select ‘Start’ to commence the scanning of the files.

5. If the scan detects an error, select ‘Repair’ to begin the process to repair the files.

Note: While scanning, a backup file is created during the repair process. Change the default location or name of the backup file by entering a new name or selecting a location where you want to save the file. Ensure to run the software several times to make certain to fix your data files. At times, files may not be restored if the data files are corrupted or damaged beyond repair.

6. Once the repair process is finished, open the Outlook data files you just fixed.

What Changes Later When You Repair An Outlook Data File?

You will find you're lost and found the folder and default Outlook folders in a folder named ‘Recovered Personal Folders’ in the ‘Folder Pane’. After the repair procedure, you might find certain folders empty. In the ‘Lost and Found’ folder, the files and folders restored cannot be placed in their original form by the repair tool.

Make a New Data File

Make a new data file and move the files in the ‘Lost and Found’ folder in a new data file. Once you have exported the files, you can discard the ‘Recovered Personal’ folders along with the ‘Lost and Found’ folder.

What Measures Should Be Taken When Scanpst Does Not Function?

The Scanpst has many limitations and at times does not function efficiently. It is time-consuming and inefficient to handle many PST files at the same time. To resolve your problem, you can opt for KDETools PST Converter and fix your problem in just a few minutes. The proficient tool converts PST data into MBOX, MSG, EML, EMLX, PDF, PST, and etc. file format. The user can successfully convert the highly encrypted and password protected PST files in the desired format. The advanced software can convert oversized PST files without losing any data and also split large PST files into a small file ranging from 1 GB to 25 GB.

Prominent Features of the KDETools PST Converter

●     By using the efficient KDETools PST Converter, the user can easily import Outlook PST emails to a Live Exchange Server and Office 365.

●     The tool supports all the Microsoft Outlook and Windows versions.

●     The user can also opt for the ‘Advanced Selecting Option’ to convert selected PST files in the desired location.

●     It is the best software to maintain the folder structure and emails meta-properties even after the conversion process.