OST to PST Conversion on Windows 7

“I have a Windows 7 computer, in which I am using MS Outlook for communicating with emails. I often work offline on my Outlook and all the changes I make will be updated into the PST file. Recently the OST file of my Outlook got corrupted somehow I repaired the file and accessed everything from it. Since often there’ll be the risk of corruption with OST, I have now planned to convert OST to PST file. Can anyone please tell me how do I convert OST to PST on Windows 7 computer?”

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Don’t worry; if you too have trapped into similar sort of problem. Now you can convert OST file to PST on Windows 7 and it’s very easy. You need to make use of an effective OST to PST converter application and make the OST file to PST file. The most influential tool that has gained a worldwide reputation is Remo OST to PST converter application. The software has many upgraded and exceptional features and it won’t take more time in converting the file just like other third party tools. Moreover, it’s a very safe application and is free from various harmful threats like viruses and malignant programs. Thus, without any uncertainties this app can be utilized on Windows 7 computer for conversion purpose.

Why usually OST file is converted to PST?

OST file never stays intact like PST file, it often updates all the data to mail server. Due to this OST file is more prone for corruption. Many factors are there, which influence OST file to get corrupted. Once corrupted, you’ll not be able to work with it. Therefore most of the users convert their OST to PST.

Factors responsible for OST corruption:

  • Virus Infection: Since Windows 7 computers are more prone for virus infection, the virus may enter into it through various sources. Once it is entered, it’ll start infecting files that are residing into its hard drive. When OST file is infected by virus, the file will get corrupted.
  • Improper Termination: If OST file gets terminated improperly while synchronization process is in progress then there are chances for it to get corrupted.
  • Compression Errors: OST file can be easily compressed. When compression process is going on, if an unexpected error is occurred then there are chances for it to get damaged.

In addition to all these, there are lots of other reasons that cause OST file to get corrupted. This is why most of the users convert their OST file to PST.

Terrific Features of Remo OST to PST Converter App:

Remo OST to PST Converter tool is a user friendly application, which can be used without any assistance of special skills and conversion process can be carried out. It’s a non destructive utility, which never does modification to same OST file, instead it’ll scan the file and then it creates PST file. This software is capable of converting OST to PST on various versions of Windows OS including Windows 7, Win XP, Windows Vista, 8, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008. It is capable of converting even password protected OST file. This tool can convert OST file created Microsoft Exchange 5.0, 5.5, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000. Its trial version can be used to measure the performance, if you are satisfied with it then purchase licensed version.

 
 

Steps to convert OST to PST file on Windows 7:

Step 1: Download Remo OST to PST Converter software and install the same to your Windows computer. Run the application by double clicking on the shortcut icon or via start menu. The main screen displays 2 options, "Open OST File” and “Find OST File”. Click on "Open OST File" option, if you know the exact location of OST file or Click on "Find OST File" to search for your Outlook OST file.

Convert OST to PST Windows 7 - Main Screen

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: After this, use browse button to locate the OST file which needs to be converted and click on next to start the process

OST to PST Conversion on Windows 7 - Browse OST File

Figure B: Browse OST File

Step 3: Moniter OST to PST coversion process through progress bar.

Conversion of OST to PST on Windows 7 - Progress Screen

Figure C: Progress Screen

Step 4: After the completeion conversion process, the application displays a confirmation message like “OST file conversion completed”. At last browse the location to save converted OST file.

OST to PST Converter Tool for Windows 7 - Select Destination Path

Figure D: Select Destination Path