How to extract attachments from specific exchange mailbox?
In the following discussion, we will explore the steps for using the "Extract Attachments" feature to save attachments from the selected mailbox.
What are the pre-requisites?
- The MS Outlook in your system must be configured with the Exchange account.
- The Use Cached Exchange Mode must be disabled in your MS Outlook.
Steps to extract attachments from selected EDB mailbox
Let's gain an understanding of how to utilize the "Extract Attachments" feature within the software to extract attachments from a specific EDB mailbox. The steps are detailed below:
- Download the tool from the website and install it in your system.
- Launch the software and on the welcome screen, select the option Offline EDB file.
- Again, in the select source section, select the Offline EDB option and click on Next.
- In the next section, click dots (Browse) option and add the corrupt EDB file from the system.
- Now, choose any of the scanning options as per your need to scan your added EDB file. Select the checkboxes if required and then click Next.
- A message or notification appears saying that EDB file is successfully added. Click Finish to continue.
- The selected EDB file is recovered and its mailboxes are retrieved. Click on the desired user mailbox and right-click on it. Select the option Extract Attachments from the list.
- A new dialogue box will get opened. Here you can select the folders from the mailbox for export. Set filters like Date range and Item type. Then provide the destination location to save the PST file. You can select the checkbox Do not create folder hierarchy, if you need. Then, finally click Extract option.
- All the desired attachments from the mailbox are successfully extracted to the PST file at the defined location.
Therefore, as you have read, it is quite easy to extract the required attachments from corrupt EDB mailboxes using Kernel for Exchange Server tool.
Conclusion
While it's possible to extract data from corrupt EDB files using a free method for EDB to PST conversion, this process can be challenging and may not guarantee the proper recovery of email attachments. On the other hand, our tool ensures the flawless extraction of attachments from Exchange EDB files, offering enhanced precision through applied filter options.

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