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Opened Nov 29, 2025 by Franklyn Burrows@franklynburrow
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How to recover OST files

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The WebbyAcad OST Recovery Tool offers advanced features to fix damaged OST files and convert them to PST, EML, MSG and other formats while preserving folder hierarchy and metadata. It supports all Outlook versions and has no file size limitations, making it a comprehensive solution for recovering inaccessible OST data. I don’t have an answer to this other than to voice my suspicion that it is likely due to new Microsoft updates (windows and office). Troubleshoot Office 365 Sync and Login Issues Find the .ost file that the error message reported to have errors, and then delete it and open outlook, it will recreate a new .ost file. Change the Outlook sync settings to only keep a limited amount of mail off-line. If you only keep 6 or 12 months offline that will reduce the OST size significantly.

Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost)

An Outlook data files are designed to safely handle max space 50GB in Outlook 2010 to 2019 and Office 365 by default. You can try syncing outlook file 6 to 12 months or through archiving email using retention policy, could be a better way to protect the .ost size from corrupt. As it is converted, you can easily view the contents of the data file.

Outlook - OST file recurring corruption

Although the repair process might recreate some of the folders, they may be empty. The FixTechGuide mailbox repair steps Lost and Found folder contains any folders and items recovered by the repair tool that Outlook can't place in their original structure. You can use the Inbox Repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) to diagnose and repair errors in your Outlook data file.

Once you re-open Outlook, your OST file is automatically recreated or rebuilt.The Lost and Found folder contains any folders and items recovered by the repair tool that Outlook can't place in their original structure.Further, the saved PST file could be accessed at any time by importing it in the Outlook profile.Any MS techs can contact me if they need further information or analysis.You might be working on something important across it when it happens.This article will mention the process to rebuild the OST file in detail.

What are the major Reasons of OST Corruption and how to Fix it

Confirmed user can log on to OWA (Office 365 webmail) without issue. Upon starting Outlook, error message displayed is "Errors have been detected in the file ," then prompt appears to locate (not fix) the OST file. Outlook 2016 connecting to Office 365 E3, mailbox size ~55GB and Outlook reghack effected to allow for ~80GB OST. If your computer faces unnecessary power outages during a process, it can be damaging.

Method 4: Use OST Repair Tool

This article offers to rebuild the OST file without putting you in any difficulty. While this is an effective model, the discussion would revolve around all possibilities. We will help our readers decide the best way to rebuild OST for functioning through Outlook. Fix Outlook Not Opening After Windows Update For the past 2 weeks, the OST of my Desktop Outlook has been corrupting continuously. I have 2 computers and both have been facing the same issue.

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Reference: franklynburrow/sonia1995#2