When Exchange users access their mailbox in Outlook environment by enabling caching mode option then OST file gets created. OST file saves user mailbox data of Exchange server in local machine so that users can continue their working even when there is no connectivity with Exchange server.
Overall it’s very helpful for Exchange users as they get to access their mailbox data in their local machine without being directly associated with server. Although there are various benefits that users get but few pitfalls are also included within it. Exchange OST file can get corrupted because of rigid file size limitation of OST files i.e. 2GB. Exceeding this limit can make OST file inaccessible and it will go in corruption state.
However, Microsoft has provided inbuilt utilities to deal with OST file corruption issues:
- ScanOST.exe
- Inbox Repair Tool
These 2 utilities help users in restoring mailbox data from Exchange OST file. But in case these commands fails to recover corrupted OST file then demand of outside OST to PST converter tool urges.
Prominent Features of Exchange OST to PST Recovery Tool
- Restores and converts multiple OST file at once
- Permanently deleted emails can be easily recovered using advance scan option of the software
- Works with all versions of Exchange, MS Outlook as well as Windows OS
- Convert Exchange OST file in 5 different formats i.e. EML, PST, MBOX, PDF and MSG
- Freeware demo edition is available and convert 25 emails into any file format free of cost.
Aforementioned are few of the most highlighted yet helpful features of Exchange OST recovery software. Demo version of the software is created by keeping in mind the curiosity of users to know the features and working procedure of the software prior purchasing its licensed edition.