how do I import a old .ost file
I just rebuilt my computer and I'm trying to restore my Outlook environment. Can I import my old .ost file or does that get rebuilt when I first resync with Exchange?
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no you have to use a tool called ost2pst.exe from microsoft to recover it and import it as a personel folder
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Hey Wes, thanks for getting back to me. Your procedure sounds familiar but I ended up letting Exchange do it for me. Another question...it seems as though it is updating my Outlook.pst file. How does the .ost extension come about? Is that when you set up for offline replication?
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Thanks everyone, think I have all my data back and accessible.
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Yes, OST stands for Offline Storage Table, Where PST stands for Personal Storage Table.
A PST is usually created when everything is stored locally, where for OST the Email is stored on the Exchange Server keeps the Email and the OST just acts as a Storage center for you to work offline when the exchange server isn't available.
A PST is usually created when everything is stored locally, where for OST the Email is stored on the Exchange Server keeps the Email and the OST just acts as a Storage center for you to work offline when the exchange server isn't available.