OST Viewer - Free Tool to Open Orphan OST Files

Kernel OST Viewer is a very helpful tool to scan, view, and open corrupt, damaged, or inaccessible OST files. Users can download it for free and use it to open OST file emails along with attachments, contacts, contact groups, calendars, appointments, meetings, tasks, and journals.

Read and open OST file without Exchange server connectivity.

Scan orphaned or inaccessible OST files to view mailbox items.

It displays all OST items such as emails, calendars, tasks, contacts, etc.

Save previewed emails in PDF, HTML, RTF, MSG, or EML format.

Download absolutely free software and view healthy/corrupt OST file data

What is an OST file?

OST file stands for Offline Storage Table, which is an offline copy of the Exchange mailbox. You can open OST file in offline mode, andmake changes in it.The changes made in the OST file will get automatically updated by synchronization when connected with Exchange Server.

Where is the OST file located? OST file can be found without opening Outlook/ Exchange by 2 ways..

01 Searching at default location

You will find the OST file at this default location- C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook Or C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

02 With Search option in OST Viewer tool

In OST Viewer tool, Search option automatically extracts all the stored OST files from the specified drive at one go.

To perform this, enter the drive location and click Search in Source File Selection dialogue box. All the OST files are extracted at once, thus making the task of locating OST file convenient for users.

Salient Features

Know all the crucial features integrated with the tool to open and view all kinds of OST files.

Access OST Files Without Exchange Server OST Viewer tool allows access to Exchange Offline folders file (OST) without establishing a connection with MS Exchange Server. The tool scans the OST file and displays its entire content, including emails, calendar items, notes, contacts, etc.

Find and Open Emails Use its integrated ‘Find’ option to access specific email items. In the selected mailbox folders, you filter the emails by From, To, Subject, Date Range, Attachments, etc. Thus, you can locate and preview specific emails.

Saves Email List in HTML The OST Viewer tool allows you to save the list of OST emails in HTML format. You can copy or print this list. The tool also provides access to email attachments in a single click.

Opens All Kinds of OST Files OST Reader tool is capable of opening orphaned, inaccessible, or corrupt OST files. The software is well-prepared to open OST file without connecting to an Exchange profile

Search OST Files The tool makes the finding OST files easier with the Search option. This option locates the OST file within the specified location. You need to enter the drive in which you know your OST file is located. The tool will automatically fetch it, and you can open OST file by clicking on it.

Open Multiple OST Files You can open as many OST files as required. There is no restriction on the number of OST files to view. Use + button to add multiple OST files in the Source File Selection dialogue box. This feature saves the users’ time from adding individual OST files one-by-one.

Generates File Analysis Report Free OST Viewer tool creates reports having details of all item types such as emails, contacts, email flow density as per sender or data, notes, etc. It helps you analyze the OST file data.

High Software Compatibility Kernel OST Viewer Free tool extends support for all versions of MS Exchange Server (2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2000, 5.5, and 5.0), MS Outlook (Office 365, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2000, 98, and 97).

FAQs - Kernel OST Viewer

How to use Kernel OST Viewer?

Kernel OST Viewer is an easy-to-use software used to view inaccessible, damaged,or corrupted OST files in a few simple steps. Let’s check them out.

Run the software and click on the Browse button to select a single or multiple OST file(s) and click on Next to proceed.
The system will show you the Process Information; there you need to click on the Finish button.
In the next step, you need to click on the files you want to view. Select them one by one to view the content.

Note: You can also generate an analysis report. For this, you need to select the type of report you want to generate from the right corner of the screen.

I have Office 365 account configured in Outlook. Is my all data copied in the local OST file?

You can configure an Office 365 account in Outlook using IMAP configuration. Then as the rest data is saved as a copy of mailboxes in an OST file, the configured Office 365 data is also copied into the local OST file.

When does an OST file becomes an orphan OST file?

OST file, is an offline copy of the mailbox available on the Exchange. To access OST file with the latest information, synchronize it with Exchange. When the mailbox is unavailable on Exchange Server permanently, then the OST file is termed as an orphaned OST file.

Does the OST Viewer tool allow Opening attachments from the mails?

Yes. You can view the attachments in the OST emails. Here are the steps:

Step1: Select the folder from the left pane
Step2: From the right pane, select the email of the attachment you want to open
Step3: In the email preview double-click on the attachment.

Please help me to find my OST file.

You can use the Search option in the OST Viewer tool to find and open OST file easily by providing the drive location.

I want more information about the File Analysis Reports feature of the tool. Please explain.

Using the File Analysis Reports feature, you can have the overall information about the content of the OST file. Let us have a look at the reports available.

Total item types: Generates a graph between Total item types and item count.
Mail flow density by date: Generates a graph between Item count and date.
Mail flow density by senders: Generates graph between Item count and senders.
Interaction between users: Generates graph between Item count against Sender & Receiver pair.

How it Works?

HOW IT WORKS? Steps to Open and View OST file

Kernel for OST viewer is a software made specifically to open OST files. Users can scan the orphaned OST and preview complete data. With its simple interface, you can scan, view, and open OST file in 3 easy steps.

01
SelectAdd single or multiple OST files from system location
02
BrowseUse Search option to fetch all OST files from the selected system drive.
03
ViewSelect any file item from the OST mailbox and view its Preview

Software Prerequisites & Recommendations

About Software

Version: 21.1
Release Date: Jan 2021
License Type: Free

Version Support

Windows 365, 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 98, NT, 95

System Requirements

Hard Disk
50 MB of disk space
Memory
64 MB RAM (128 MB Recommended)
Processor
Intel® Pentium Processor compatible (x86, x64) or equivalent

Software Guides

What customers say about Kernel OST Viewer

(4.9 / 5) 482 Reviews

Great work done by the Kernel

I am very happy with the performance of the software. It is totally free of cost software to open OST files. It helped me to view and read my corrupted OST files. Great work done by the Kernel. Thanks!

Hunter Evans

Verified, collected by KernelApps

December 2, 2022

Perfect solution to read corrupted OST files

To open OST files, one can get the help of this free software. You can also use it to open corrupted OST files without Exchange server connection. I have very good experience with this tool. Thanks!

Eli Bell

Verified, collected by KernelApps

November 30, 2022

A free tool to open OST files without MS Outlook

One of my friends introduces this software. I am very pleased to use it free of cost. It worked very efficiently to open OST files without MS Outlook. I would also like to recommend it to others!

Glen Russell

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November 29, 2022

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Kernel OST Viewer

Kernel OST Viewer is a very helpful tool to scan, view, and open corrupt, damaged, or inaccessible OST files. Users can download it for free and use it to open OST file emails along with attachments, contacts, contact groups, calendars, appointments, meetings, tasks, and journals.