Repairing corrupt Exchange OST files manually typically involves using Microsoft’s built-in tool called ScanOST.exe. This tool was designed to detect and fix minor inconsistencies in the OST file. However, in the latest versions of Outlook, ScanOST is no longer available. In such cases, users often rely on ScanPST.exe (Inbox Repair Tool), which is intended for PST files but can be used to some extent with OST files as well. This method requires locating the tool on your system, selecting the OST file, and allowing it to scan and attempt repairs. Unfortunately, this manual process comes with several limitations. It is unable to handle severely corrupted files and does not guarantee complete data recovery. Large OST files may take a long time to scan and still result in partial or failed recovery, often missing attachments or embedded items.
To bypass these limitations, the Exchange Recovery Tool offers a robust alternative. This tool is specifically designed to recover highly corrupted or inaccessible OST files with full data integrity. It can extract and restore all mailbox components such as emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and journals without data loss. Additionally, it offers export options to PST, EML, MSG, and other formats, making data recovery flexible and reliable. With its intuitive interface and powerful scanning modes, even non-technical users can recover their OST data effortlessly.
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