Location of OST Files At: • Windows 7 and Vista Drive:UsersuserAppDataLocalMicrosoftOutlook • Windows XP Drive:Documents and SettingsuserLocal SettingsApplication DataMicrosoftOutlook Need of Conversion from OST to PST: Let us go through some of the reasons that make us choose to. • There may be failure of the server due to any error, virus or other malfunctions, etc. So, when there is a crash of the server the stored mailbox can be deleted making its offline copy vulnerable.
• To view the OST file can only synchronize with the Exchange mailbox to which it belongs whereas a PST does not come with limitations like that. Thus, conversion from OST to PST files makes possible way and it is easy to use PST files on other machines via different accounts. Also Read:- Manually How Can We Convert OST File to PST? Outlook OST to PST files can be done manually but it is not much efficient as far as the quality of conversion/transfer is considered: Method 1: Archive MS Outlook 2013 has the facility to archive the folders or files.
The user can archive the Outlook OST files to PST using the ‘Archive’ option available. All information can be archived but, exception with ‘contacts’. Also Read:- Method 2: Export to New PST File Using ‘Export’ option the user can easily transfer.ost files to.pst files. This option even provides to store the file in CSV and Excel format. • Open the ‘File’ seen on the top of Outlook • Select ‘Open and Export’ option from the Account Information • Select “Export to a file” option and proceed • Choose the option “Personal Storage Table (.pst)” and click “Next” button • Select the folder to be exported and then proceed • Choose the location and then click on “Finish”.