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There may be items in the backup file that you might be able to recover that the Inbox Repair tool couldn't. Open the OST file as per the location provided in the table. As you open it across the File Explorer, lead to the "View" menu from the top. There, turn [Outlook Not Sending or Receiving Email](https://1nigeria.radiobenue.be.gov.ng/read-blog/3467_tech-help-amp-troubleshooting-guides.html) on the option of "File Name Extensions" to display extensions.
Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost)
This is all most people will need, searching for older items will be slower but for daily use items it will still be quick. As you close them, lead to the folder and right-click on the OST file. Once you re-open Outlook, your OST file is automatically recreated or rebuilt. If your hard drive goes through any physical damage, it will damage the data across it too. A bad sector or corrupted hard drive can cause OST inaccessibility.
Outlook - OST file recurring corruption
"Excellent program. Ive used it twice to convert .EML files to .MSG. Thank you." [Outlook stuck updating folders solution](http://boiler.ttoslinux.org/ritabartley104) If anyone can get an answer from microsoft on this issue I’d appreciate it. Any MS techs can contact me if they need further information or analysis. I’ve created a ticket today with Rackspace to see if their other customers are having this issue but I’m not hopeful on hearing back from them.
Open the OST file as per the location provided in the table.When Outlook is running and is halted in such a way, it can damage the OST file.The Inbox Repair tool checks the Outlook data files on your computer to see if they're in good shape.You can try syncing outlook file 6 to 12 months or through archiving email using retention policy, could be a better way to protect the .ost size from corrupt.The Inbox Repair tool creates a backup file with the same name as the original, but with a .bak extension, and saves it in the same folder.You can use the Inbox Repair tool (SCANPST.EXE) to diagnose and repair errors in your Outlook data file.
What are the major Reasons of OST Corruption and how to Fix it
Fwiw, responding to my original post and how we addressed it for this user - we ended up creating new Outlook profile and limiting the amount of cached mail to 2 years. If the OST still gets corrupted when you have reduced the size there is something in the mailbox causing the problem. You must re-select "Account Settings" when it opens across a drop-down menu. There, lead into the "Data Files" tab and select your OST file. After selecting the file, click on "Open File Location" to redirect to the folder.
Method 4: Use OST Repair Tool
This article offers to rebuild the OST file without putting you in any difficulty. While this is an effective model, the discussion would revolve around all possibilities. We will help our readers decide the best way to rebuild OST for functioning through Outlook. [credential loop in Microsoft 365](https://sensualmarketplace.com/read-blog/45551_synchronization-problems-in-outlook-and-owa-outlook-microsoft-learn.html) For the past 2 weeks, the OST of my Desktop Outlook has been corrupting continuously. I have 2 computers and both have been facing the same issue.