{"id":170,"date":"2019-09-24T11:50:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T11:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/blog\/?p=170"},"modified":"2023-05-09T05:58:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T05:58:57","slug":"access-ost-file-without-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/blog\/access-ost-file-without-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Access OST File without Exchange?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p>Making use of Outlook efficiently can be little bit a challenging task for users who are facing an issue with internet connectivity. In such a case, user can depend on locally cached .ost file for offline mailbox access or individual components.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, the main concern is that OST files are inaccessible without the account of Exchange.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Cannot Access OST File without Exchange?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Outlook Offline Folder i.e. .ost file generated when user has connected the account to Exchange Server with enabled option of Cached Exchange mode. So, one can access OST files when Outlook profile is properly configured to Exchange mailbox. Nevertheless, if Exchange account is deleted, the OST files become orphaned. Moreover, the synchronization issue between Outlook and Exchange Server could make OST file inaccessible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Some of the reasons that result in OST inaccessibility or Orphaned OST are as listed:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Exchange Offline Folder i.e. .ost file can become orphaned or inaccessible due to two main reasons:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Hardware Issues<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Failure in Storage Media<\/strong>: If the storage media with Exchange Server database crashed or if it includes bad sectors, then there are chances that database become unavailable or result in orphaned OST file.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sudden Server Shutdown\/Power Failure<\/strong>: Unexpected server shutdown or power failure in Exchange Server during database accessibility can damage the database. It could result in orphaned OST file.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Controller Card Failure<\/strong>: Failure of caching controller card in Exchange Server can lead to cached data loss or corruption. This could result in orphaned OST file.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Software Issues<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Unintentional Deletion<\/strong>: Unintentional deletion of Exchange Server mailbox on which OST file is generated could result in orphaned OST file.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Attack of Virus\/Malware<\/strong>: Malware infection or virus can damage the database of Exchange Server and result in making OST data useless. This can result in the inaccessibility of OST file and orphaned.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Open Inaccessible OST File without Exchange Connectivity?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In order to access the data from OST file, it is better to convert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/converter\/ost-to-pst.html\"><strong>OST to PST<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Note: When it comes to OST file to PST conversion, you might thought of manual method like Archive or Import\/Export. However, such methods are only implementable when you are having an appropriate Outlook account configuration with Exchange Server.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Apart from this, use Expertise OST to PST Conversion Tool for viewing data of inaccessible OST file without Exchange.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why to Opt Softweak OST to PST Tool?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Softweak OST Converter is proved one of the effective conversion utility for OST file folder to PST process. By using the application, one can directly move entire database of OST such as emails, attachments, contacts, calendar or other items to PST format.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Few reasons suggesting why to trust the software:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Offers free to try service that allows converting first 25 .ost files into .pst format free of cost.<\/li>\r\n<li>Capable to move inaccessible\/orphaned OST file.<\/li>\r\n<li>Quickly convert large size OST file database into PST.<\/li>\r\n<li>It does not include any file size limitation, supports unlimited conversion of OST files.<\/li>\r\n<li>Easily workable on any version of Windows OS including Win 10.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Process to Open Inaccessible OST File without Exchange<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 1. <\/strong>Download, run and open <strong>FREE <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/converter\/ostconverter.html\"><strong>OST CONVERTER<\/strong><\/a> on any Windows OS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/free-trial\/softweak-ost-to-pst.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/download.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 2. <\/strong>Click on <strong>Add .ost file(s)<\/strong> button to load inaccessible OST file\/folder as per need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/add-ost-files.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 3. <\/strong>Choose <strong>file type as PST<\/strong> from the given output options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/imgs\/working\/ost-to-pst\/select-file-format.png\" alt=\"Select format to save OST data\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>. Hit <strong>Browse button<\/strong> to set the location to save resultant PST file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/imgs\/working\/ost-to-pst\/click-on-convert.png\" alt=\"start the conversion process\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step 5. <\/strong>Again, press Convert to start the process. And, once the software completes the process, a message will appear on the screen <strong>\u201cConversion is completed\u201d<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK <\/strong>to exit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softweak.com\/imgs\/working\/ost-to-pst\/conversion-done.png\" alt=\"conversion is Completed\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Note: The trial version of the application allows to open first 25 OST files into desired format. In order to view more OST file data, it is recommended to buy the license version of the tool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>OST files allows to access mailbox data in an offline mode. Nevertheless, you could face an issue when try to access OST file due to crash of Exchange Server, unintentional deletion of Exchange Server mailbox, connection broke permanently between MS Exchange and Outlook.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Therefore, to access the database of OST file, it is advised to transfer all its data into PST folder. Manual methods are available that are entire free to use such as Archive or Import\/Export but they could result in data loss or prove quite complication for non-technical users. And, Softweak OST PST Converter utility will help in accessing inaccessible OST file database without Exchange.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making use of Outlook efficiently can be little bit a challenging task for users who are facing an issue with internet connectivity. 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