An OST (Outlook Offline Storage file) is an exact replica of your Exchange server mailbox. When the Outlook e-mail client comes online, the OST synchronizes with the mailbox and downloads all the difference emails. An OST cannot be opened without the aid of server in normal situations. To access its emails, the application converts the OST to PST after a successful synchronization.
In instances like server crash or mailbox deletion, the OST is left as unusable as it cannot get access to server. However, you can still access its emails by using a third-party tool that can convert an OST to PST. These software converts the orphaned OST to application-usable PST, which can be further imported in Outlook. The PST can then be accessed directly using Outlook without the help of server.
Stellar Phoenix Mailbox Exchange Desktop v4.0 is a user-intended solution that can successfully Convert OST to PST. The application generates a PST from the existing OST that can be directly imported in Outlook and accessed without the server
To open OST file without a server, you should follow these steps:
Launch the tool and select the affected OST using 'Select Outlook File' (if location is known) or 'Find Outlook File' (to search in a drive or folder) option:
Click the 'Start' button to begin the scanning process:
Preview the recoverable file objects and choose the 'Destination Path' (or opt for default root location):
The software restored the converted PST at the specified location, which can be directly imported and viewed without the server:
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