What are the major Reasons of OST Corruption and how to Fix it

Major Reasons for OST File Corruption

There are several reasons why an OST file can become corrupted:

  1. Sudden power failure or system crash while Outlook is open or syncing the OST file can lead to corruption.
  2. Virus or malware attacks can significantly damage OST files by corrupting or deleting the data.
  3. Improper termination of Outlook, such as forcing the program to close or computer crashes, can cause OST file corruption.
  4. Large OST file size makes the file more susceptible to corruption as larger files are more complex to manage.
  5. Network connectivity issues that prevent Outlook from connecting to the Exchange server can fail to synchronize emails and corrupt the OST file.
  6. Outlook software issues like outdated versions, bugs or conflicts with other applications can result in OST corruption.
  7. Problems with the storage device where the OST file is saved, such as hard drive failure, can also cause corruption.
  8. Human error like accidentally deleting or moving OST file associated files can lead to corruption.

How to Fix Corrupted OST Files

  1. Use the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) provided by Microsoft to resolve minor corruption issues in OST files.
  2. Disable conflicting Outlook add-ins by opening Outlook in safe mode and disabling COM add-ins from the Options menu.
  3. Compact the OST file regularly to keep it organized and avoid reaching the 50GB size limit which can cause corruption.
  4. Use a reliable OST recovery tool like the WebbyAcad OST Recovery Tool to repair severely corrupted or encrypted OST files and recover the data.

The WebbyAcad OST Recovery Tool offers advanced features to fix damaged OST files and convert them to PST, EML, MSG and other formats while preserving folder hierarchy and metadata. It supports all Outlook versions and has no file size limitations, making it a comprehensive solution for recovering inaccessible OST data.

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  • OST file allows working in offline mode in Outlook. Sometimes OST file gets corrupted which can be due to many reasons. Some of the reasons are network connection problems, sudden power outages, hardware failure or system crashes, OST files becoming very large, virus attacks and Outlook can also get corrupted by shutting it down incorrectly. If you are facing any one or more of these problems then you can try this to solve these problems.TrustVare OST Converter software is the best solution to fix OST corruption. This software helps you to repair corrupted or damaged OST files safely without causing any data loss. The tool is easy to use and can be easily used even by users without any technical knowledge. You can repair and export OST files in just a few clicks. With the help of this software, the OST corruption problem can be easily solved, making your emails and other data accessible again.

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  • OST file allows working in offline mode in Outlook. Sometimes OST file gets corrupted which can be due to many reasons. Some of the reasons are network connection problems, sudden power outages, hardware failure or system crashes, OST files becoming very large, virus attacks and Outlook can also get corrupted by shutting it down incorrectly. If you are facing any one or more of these problems then you can try this to solve these problems.TrustVare OST Converter software is the best solution to fix OST corruption. This software helps you to repair corrupted or damaged OST files safely without causing any data loss. The tool is easy to use and can be easily used even by users without any technical knowledge. You can repair and export OST files in just a few clicks. With the help of this software, the OST corruption problem can be easily solved, making your emails and other data accessible again.

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