Tool to Convert Orphaned OST to PST

An Outlook PST file is said to be orphaned when it loses its synchronization with the Outlook Exchange Server Mailbox. While this is fairly uncommon, In some unforeseen situations, Outlook OST files turn orphaned and become unusable, few common reasons are as follows

• if you change the domain setting in Outlook or MAPI, then the OST file may into an orphaned one
• Hard disk failure at exchange server side might damage its database and makes respective OST file stored into it as orphaned
• If a caching controller is utilized with exchange server, its failure or malfunction will cause all the cached data loss and the database damage, therefore it makes the OST file orphaned
• If your system abruptly turns off due to unexpected power surge when the exchange server is accessing the database, this could lead to an orphaned OST file

Solutions to Read an Orphaned OST file:

Irrespective of the reason, there are ways to regain access to an orphaned OTT file and they are-

1. Restablish Synchronization between OST file and Microsoft Exchange server
2. Convert orphaned OST file to PST

Restablish Synchronization between OST file and Microsoft Exchange server

One can make the orphaned OST file accessible by re-establishing the synchronization between your Outlook OST file and Microsoft exchange server, by following these steps

• Initially, connect the Outlook with original MAPI. MAPI is a client protocol that allows users access their mailbox by using Outlook.
• Go to Exchange admin center (EAC), select the email address you want to use to connect to MAPI to exchange server and then click on Mailbox Features.
• Then enable POP3 if it disabled or disable it, if it is enabled, do the same with IMAP and MAPI as well. As shown in the figure below.

• Next, connect the MAPI address to original MS exchange server.

You can make use of this manual method to connect to the exchange server and sync your OST file with exchange server and make orphaned OST readable again. If you are not possessing original MAPI address, you will fail to find original MAPI address. In such scenario use the reliable OST to PST Converter.

Convert Orphaned OST To PST

An OST To PST converter tool can fruitfully convert orphaned OST files to healthy PST files to save your Outlook folder and files.Fo this demonstration we will be using Remo OST to PST converter software.

Why Use Remo OST to PST Converter Tool?

Remo OST to PST converter is an appropriate tool for converting the orphaned OST file into Outlook importable PST file format.

• It is user friendly and simple to install, within few clicks you can convert any OST to PST.
• While scanning the software only reads source (original) OST file and converts it into a fresh PST file, this makes sure that your original OST file will not be modified or corrupted.
• Professional support team is available around the clock for assistance to resolve your queries.

If you wish to regain access to your Orphaned OST file Download Remo Remo OST to PST Converter now!

How To Convert Orphaned OST To PST?

To convert orphaned OST to PST, you have to follow few simple steps shown below:

• Download and install the software on your Windows computer.
• Set up the tool and follow the instructions presented on the main screen.
• On the main screen software displays two options, one is Open OST File and the other is Find OST File

• If you know the exact location of OST files the select Open OST File
• Otherwise, select Find OST File and click on the Find tab.

• Next, click on the Convert button to start the conversion process.
• After completion of the process, the tool provides a statement that is, OST file conversion process is completed.
• Watch a Video Tutorial to easily Convert Orphaned OST to PST.

Note: Remo Repair Outlook PST application is efficient in fixing corrupted PST files successfully. Hence, it is referred to as an Outlook file fixer.