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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Where is OST File Stored on a Computer?

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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:

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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

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OST File Corruption

Factors that lead to OST file corruption

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OST

Header

Corruption

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Exchange

Server

Crash

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Virus

Attack

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Exchange

Server

Downtime

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Database

Corruption

I/P Stack Internal Error Hardware Error

Software Error

Firmware Error

Manual Error

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Accidental

User Account

Deletion

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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.

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OST File Error

Microsoft Outlook

exited without

properly closing

your Outlook

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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:

‘Microsoft Outlook’ exited without properly closing

your Outlook data file ‘LocationOfOST.ost’. ‘Microsoft

Outlook’ must be restarted.

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OST Error What could be the reason that this

error is turning up recursively?

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Common Reasons

Arise of the conflict between an anti-virus program and Outlook

program during the scanning of received emails 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:

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How to Deal With This Error ?

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

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Microsoft LYNC or OCS Chat Client

Technique

#1

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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.

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Use Scanost.exe Tool

#2

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SCANOST PROCESS

RUN Scanost.exe

01.

SELECTION OST File to Restore

02.

SCANNING Errors Automatically

03.

REPAIR Fix Corrupt File

04.

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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.

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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 email recovery software.

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Kernel for OST to PST software

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Kernel for OST to PST

Kernel for OST to PST is proficient

email 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.

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Features

Saves the recovered email 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 email 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:

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Process

Select Corrupt .ost File to Repair

Scan Corrupt .ost File

Preview Listed e-mails Emails 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

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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 email client works smoothly, you must follow the key points mentioned beneath:

Tips

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