OST to PST Conversion Tips

OST to PST conversion can be achieved a number of ways..

1. Copy files from the Mailbox linked to the OST file into a PST from Outlook itself. (if you need a hand creating a PST more here)
    
2. Copy the files directly from the Exchange server
    
3. Create a mail profile in line with the original mailbox attached to the OST file
    
4. If you are using Outlook XP or earlier which is in ANSI format download the freeware application called ost2pst.exe this can easily be found from Google
    
5. If you are using Outlook 2003 or later the format has changed to UNICODE so ost2pst.exe will not initially work.

One thing to try is, make a copy of your OST file run the PST repair tool SCANPST.EXE , this must be the version that comes with Outlook XP or 2000, 2003 will not work.

Rename the copy OST file extension to PST, now run the SCANPST.EXE over this file, once finished rename the PST back to an OST file.

Run the application ost2pst.exe

(Unfortunately we cannot verify if this tips works, but please let us know)

The only other options would be to bite the bullet and purchase an OST to PST converter some of them are priced very steeply, but others can be found for around $50, or use one of the OST recovery services.

Don’t forget also to check on your computer if there are any old PST files lurking anywhere which may be useful.

Check out more on Outlook backups here ..

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