How to restore Corrupted Outlook OST Files?

18 Apr 25 7:09 am

How to restore Corrupted Outlook OST Files?

You can manually fix corrupted OST files, but you can attempt to utilize the "Inbox Repair Tool" (ScanPST.exe), which comes with Microsoft Outlook. Find the tool, choose the corrupted OST file, and scan in an attempt to fix it. In cases of heavy corruption, you might have no other option than to remove and recreate the OST file by modifying Outlook account settings to re-enable Cached Exchange Mode.

But the process can be technical and time-consuming.

You can use MigrateEmails OST Recovery software to recover inaccessible or corrupted Exchange Outlook OST files in simple steps and export them to PST, MBOX, etc. The OST recovery software assists you in exporting recovered data in various formats, i.e., PST, EML, MSG, DBX, and MBOX. Besides, it is simple to operate, and no professional expertise is required to operate it. You can use the Free OST Recovery Tool to test its functionality, and it supports all Windows operating systems.

The steps for repairing your corrupted OST file are as follows.
1. Download MigrateEmailsOST Recovery Tool. Install the software and run it as an administrator.
2. Now, click on the Open button to add the corrupted OST file.
3. Then, choose the Outlook file that you want to recover. Choose other settings and click OK.
4. You will be provided with a preview of recovered data. Verify the data to be recovered.
5. Save the recovered OST data by clicking on the Save button.
6. Choose the resultant file settings and click OK to save the file.