OST TO PST How to deal with the problem of OST when Outlook gets terminated abruptly ?

INDEX Introduction Where is OST file stored on a Computer? Factors that lead to OST file corruption OST file error - ‘Microsoft Outlook exited without properly closing your Outlook’ What could be the reason that this error is turning up recursively? How to deal with the error? Use professional OST recovery tool - Kernel for OST to PST software Useful Tips so that your MS Outlook functions smoothly

Introduction Mail Calendar Contact History Task MS Exchange Server, when used in collaboration with MS Outlook, stores it’s repository in the form of Offline Storage Table Files (OST). Now, what is this OST file? Let us know about it in detail.

What is OST FILE ?

OST File The OST file, generally termed as offline storage table file, is used by Microsoft Exchange Server to facilitate a user in accessing user mailbox data maintained on the Exchange Server, in situations when mail server isn't directly accessible. These OST files are the exact replica of the user mailboxes maintained on the server. Best aspect of OST is that it facilitates MS Outlook user to access mailbox data even when connection with exchange server is not set-up.

Where is OST File Stored on a Computer?

OST File Location By default, the OST file gets created and stored at the location mentioned underneath, depending upon the operating system you are using:

OST File Location For Windows XP : Drive:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook For Windows 7 and Vista : Drive:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

OST File Corruption Factors that lead to OST file corruption

` OST Header Corruption

Exchange Server Crash

Virus Attack

Exchange Server Downtime

Database Corruption I/P Stack Internal Error Hardware Error Software Error Firmware Error Manual Error

Accidental User Account Deletion

OST File Corruption Issues When any of these factors take place, the OST file starts showing unwanted behavior like the file gets automatically closed when tried to open or might turn completely inaccessible. Sometimes, it even displays error message when a user attempts to open an OST file.

OST File Error Microsoft Outlook exited without properly closing your Outlook

OST File Corruption Issues Every time an OST file gets corrupt or damage, the user encounters an error message, which at times become difficult to resolve. Just consider an example where you come across the following OST file error message: If you get this error repeatedly, then your MS Outlook isn’t closing properly. ‘Microsoft Outlook’ exited without properly closing your Outlook data file ‘LocationOfOST.ost’. ‘Microsoft Outlook’ must be restarted.

OST Error What could be the reason that this error is turning up recursively?

Common Reasons Arise of the conflict between an anti-virus program and Outlook program during the scanning of received s and its attachments. Logical errors in add-ins installed on Outlook which might have caused abrupt exit of Outlook. Sudden power failure could also lead to unexpected system shut down while you are accessing the Outlook profile which may further terminate MS Outlook. The common reasons for encountering such an error message could be:

How to Deal With This Error ?

To resolve the error message, there are few solutions. Let us discuss them one-by-one.

Microsoft LYNC or OCS Chat Client Technique #1

Microsoft LYNC or OCS Chat Client To fix the error, navigate to your Windows Taskbar and discover the Microsoft LYNC or OCS chat Client. Right click on the Microsoft LYNC or OCS chat client and then click Exit. Hopefully, this method will help you to open OST file without any issue. In case, the issue does not gets resolved then try Scanost.exe Tool.

Use Scanost.exe Tool #2

SCANOST PROCESS RUN Scanost.exe 01. SELECTION OST File to Restore 02. SCANNING Errors Automatically 03. REPAIR Fix Corrupt File 04.

27 Scanost Tool When you are asked to Connect or Work Offline, click on Connect button. Exit MS Outlook application. Double-click Scanost.exe to open it. If you have numerous Outlook accounts, the tool will prompt to make the selection of the OST file that you require to restore.

28 Scanost Tool Click Begin Scan. Select Repair Errors checkbox if you wish to resolve the error automatically. Once the scanning process gets completed, you would be able to fix the corrupt file. However, if the error issue still persists then better use third party recovery software.

Kernel for OST to PST software

Kernel for OST to PST Kernel for OST to PST is proficient recovery software that allows its user to restore inaccessible OST file and its data items in PST file format instantly. The software is well integrated with advance algorithm that scans the orphan files and recovers its data items.

31 Features Saves the recovered data in PST, MSG, DBX and EML file format Inbuilt search option to find the location of OST file when it is not known to the user Ability to retain all items including Exchange distribution lists and attachments Provides splitting option to split the PST file based upon date range, file or folder size Some of the wondrous features of the software which makes it a suitable choice for OST file recovery are:

Process Select Corrupt.ost File to Repair Scan Corrupt.ost File Preview Listed s s Deleted Items Save recover file in different Format : Save in Outlook Save in Outlook Express Save Recover File in new PST File OST to PST Conversion Process

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Useful Tips So That Your MS Outlook Functions Smoothly TIPS

35 Outlook add-ins must be enabled Install the latest updates of Outlook regularly Always keep adequate storage space in order to store the Outlook data files Close MS Outlook application only after the ongoing tasks get completed successfully To ensure that your Outlook client works smoothly, you must follow the key points mentioned beneath: Tips

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