OST is an Outlook data file that stores mailbox data offline. It allows you to access your mailbox even when there is no Internet connectivity. This file is typically created when you configure Outlook with MAPI and IMAP accounts.Sometimes, situation...
When connected to an Exchange Server with ‘Cached Exchange Mode’ enabled (or an Office 365/IMAP account), Outlook stores a synchronized copy of all the server mailbox items in an Offline Storage Table (OST) file. Situations may crop-up when you need...
In this article, you will learn all about the OST file and its location on a Windows PC. Also, you’ll get to know the ways to change the OST file location and migrate the OST file to a different Outlook account or PC, without losing the Outlook data...
In this guide, we have discussed free steps to convert OST to PST file by using MS Outlook options. Also, an advanced tool to convert an orphaned or inaccessible OST file to PST. This advanced tool also lets you convert multiple OST files to...
Table of Contents Overview of Outlook Data File (.ost) Things You Need to Know when Using an OST File OST vs PST OST File Location OST File Problems Troubleshooting OST File Problems Outlook uses data files (.ost and .pst) to st...
You may sometimes found that OST file becomes inaccessible or orphan. This may occur when the synchronization between the offline OST and mailbox on Exchange server stops. This may also happen due to a deleted or disabled mailbox or Exchange account...
When MS Outlook is configured with an Exchange or IMAP-based email account, an Offline Storage File (OST) is created on the local system. This OST file contains a synchronized copy of all mailbox data that is stored on the Exchange server. In a nutsh...
When errors are detected in the OST file, you may find a problem in opening the Outlook. This indicates a problem with the OST file and requires an immediate fix. You can follow the various methods discussed in this post to fix the OST file errors....
Among the many little errors that crop up unexpectedly while working with Outlook, lies the frustrating one where Outlook doesn’t open. Usually, whenever an issue strikes MS Outlook, you can find numerous handy ways online to fix it. But what do you...
The error 0x800ccc0f usually occurs while sending or receiving emails in Outlook. Such unexpected Outlook error may appear suddenly and turn into a nightmare for any user. This is because, at first look, such cryptic error codes are difficult to comp...