How can I convert an .ost from Outlook 2003 to a .pst file? I have tried ost2pst.exe, but it does not support 2003.
Well, to begin with, there is an (expensive) program called Exchange Recovery 2.0 that claims to handle the new 2003 file
formats.
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If you can open the OST file in off-line mode, you can then create a PST and
simply copy the contents of the OST over to the PST. The trick here is opening
the OST at all since it is typically tied to a specific profile or Exchange
Server account settings. If that account is not available, then you may not be
able to open the OST.
A Google Search for “OST PST
conversion” returns several companies that provide for-fee conversion
services.
I am trying to transfer .pst file (ms outlook)from an old 98 to xp version. How do I do that??
Thanks,
Just copy the file over and open it in Outlook on the new machine.
My exchange 2003 failured and i had to re-install it,TRIED to restore the mail box into the new exchange but failed.Fortunately .ost file is available with my old emails.Now i want to import the same into my inbox,..how do i go about?
Hi Mugesi
What you do is take a look at the service I provide at rescuemymailbox.blogspot.com or e-mail me at mark.kinNONOSPAMslow@talk21.com (remove NONOSPAM).
I can take your ost file and convert to a pst.
Regards
Mark.
How can i convert a .ost file from outlook 2000 & 2003 to a .pst file?
I would creat an empty PST, open both the OST and PST in Outlook, an drag/drop the contents from one to the other.
open in ost and export it to pst…then connect to the exported ost which would be in pst format.
The easies way to open your .ost file on outlook is to export your mail account to a .pst file. You can open the file on other outlook applications.
I tried a lot to recover my ost files. But i really fedup for one day. After all when i am searching internet for a solution i got this link to your web page. I succeeded in the opertion. I am thanking this site for the kind information.
Thanks a lot.
Rajesh Raman
Technical Executive
Vinirma Consulting Private Limited.
I just recovered an Outlook 2003 .ost by converting it to .pst using the stellar phoenix demo program which was linked to above. Definitely helped me dodge an IT bullet.
P.S. if you need to open a .rar file for god’s sakes use 7-zip not some trial version POS like WinRAR
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26-May-2008