OST files are the offline storage folders provided by Microsoft to save users information and email data on offline mode. An OST file carries the actual copy of mailbox data that exists on Exchange server. When you are not connected with Exchange server you can access that offline files if you have saved them as OST files. Benefit of OST file is that it does not impact any change in original data while making a copy of original data from Exchange server. You can easily save your data in OST files and use them while you are not connected with Exchange server. As in above I have mentioned 3 ways to view corrupted OST files so, I am enlisting them below:
Scanost.exe is not a latest tool but it works effortlessly. This tool can open and view harshly corrupted and damaged OST files. Not even viewing but this utility can repair those damaged and corrupted OST files too. This utility is also known as Integrity check tool because this tool checks the integrity first. Scanost is located at Drive:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office version. It does not impact any change in the OST file data.
Advantages of Scanost.exe
Disadvantages of Scanost.exe
Scanpst.exe is a latest tool and reliable for OST and PST files both. This tool can open, view and repair harshly corrupted and damaged OST files. This tool is an inbuilt utility which is provided by Microsoft and usable for MS outlook data files. This tool is an inbuilt utility (Scanpst is located inside the Office folder inside the MS Office installation folder) which is provided by Microsoft and usable for MS outlook data files. This utility is also known as Outlook Inbox Repair Tool because it can repair OST as well as PST files too.
Advantages of Scanpst.exe
Disadvantages of Scanpst.exe
Kernel OST viewer is a free tool to open and view corrupted as well as damaged OST files. This tool effortlessly opens and views damaged OST files. This tool is easy to use because it has user friendly Graphical user interface. This utility can open password protected OST files without the need of Password. You just have to select the damaged file and then this tool opens it instantly.
Advantages of Kernel OST Viewer
Due to the above advantages, there might be many who would think of using the kernel OST Viewer. The tool can be used following these simple steps:
Note: The other three reports are generated similarly.
You might not be able to view OST file data without Outlook. This is where you should consider a third-party tool such as Kernel OST Viewer. This tool works without MS Outlook. Questions? Get in touch with us. We’re happy to help you.
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