Summary: There are various reasons behind OST file corruption, in this blog, we will describe methods to repair OST file of Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003. Here we will describe a free & automated solution to repair the Outlook OST file.

OST file is an Outlook data file it is created when Outlook configures with IMAP, Exchange, Office 365. OST file saves a synchronized copy of mailbox data on the local system. It stores entire mailbox data like emails, contacts, calendars, etc.

Sometimes, OST file gets corrupted due to system failure, human mistakes, incompatible Outlook add-ins, oversized OST file, etc. Once the OST file gets corrupted users can not access the data, to access data of OST users need to repair the OST file.

In the upcoming section, we will describe methods to perform the recovery of OST.

How to Repair Corrupted OST File?

We can repair OST file by using Outlook in-built tool scanpst.exe (inbox repair tool). This is a free inbuilt repair tool that is provided by Microsoft. But if OST file is highly corrupted or scanpst.exe tool is not able to resolve the corruption issues then you have to move on the second method which is an automated OST repair tool.

Let’s start work with both methods –

1 – Scanpst.exe

2 – Automated Repair tool

Method 1: Use Scanpst.exe to Repair OST File

Scanpst.exe or inbox repair tool is an inbuilt utility that is used to repair OST and PST files. This tool will fix issues related to OST corruption. It will fix the header level and minor corruption issues of the OST file. Scanpst.exe is located in the default location of the Outlook installation.

Once you have located scanpst.exe on your location, and then follow the given steps –

1: Run Scanpst.exe, then browse the location of the OST file which you want to repair.

2: After that, click on the Start button to scan the OST file.

3: After scanning the OST file, click on the Repair button to repair the file.

4: Now, you can see the repair process is completed, click on OK.

Method 2: Automated Repair tool to fix OST File Corruption

The inbox repair tool will repair corrupted OST files, but this tool is not enough capable to work on every aspect of corruption. Means, it will not capable to repair highly corrupted OST file. In such a situation where you are not able to repair files with the inbox repair tool, you have to use an automated tool for OST repair.

This tool is perfect in all corruption scenarios, it will repair corrupted OST file & save data in a new PST file. Highlighted features of the tool are given below –

1: Fix minor and major corruption of OST file.

2: Capable to recover permanently deleted data of OST file.

3: Tool will restore recovery data in PST, MBOX, EML, MSG, PDF.

4: Two scanning mode Quick Scan, Advanced Scan.

5: Multiple preview modes to view recovery & repair data.

6: Date-based filter option to save only selective recovered data.

7: Repair & maintain data integrity & folder structure.

8: No, need Outlook installation to repair the OST file.

This is an advanced repair tool to fix corruption issues & recover permanently deleted data from the OST file.

Conclusion

Once the OST file gets corrupted, you have to repair the OST file to access the data of the OST file. Therefore, in this blog, we have explained all methods to repair corrupted OST files. Both methods will help you fix corruption issues of OST file, but OST file is highly corrupted then you have to use an automated tool.