Outlook stores its data in the form of an OST file if you’re using Office 365 or Exchange Accounts. This allows you to access previously downloaded emails, contacts, and calendars without the internet.
By default, this file is saved in the C: drive. But what if the OST file is large and there is limited space in your C: drive? In such cases, you might want to move the OST file to a different location for convenience.
Change location of OST file
In older versions of Outlook, changing the location of the OST file is pretty straightforward, just use the Browse on the Outlook Data File Settings page and select a new location. However, in Outlook 2013 and 2016, the Browse button is disabled. To work around this problem, we provide some tips in this guide.
Workaround 1: Create a new Outlook profile and change the location of OST file
Now with your new Outlook profile, the location of the OST file will be changed successfully.
Workaround 2: Change the registry settings
Note: This step involves making changes to the registry. Even a minor mistake in the process can damage your Outlook entirely. Hence, it is important that you follow the instructions carefully.
‘HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ <Your Office version> \ Outlook’
Repair .ost files
If at any time, you encounter issues with your .ost file or if your Outlook is behaving abnormally, there are chances that the file is corrupt. If creating a new profile or other standard troubleshooting steps doesn’t work, you can fix .ost file by using Yodot’s OST to PST converter. Once the file is converted to PST, all attributes such as contacts, calendars, emails can be accessed easily. Refer convert OST file to PST for more details on the product and steps involved.
You can also use the converter when you need to import contents of the .ost file as .ost doesn’t offer import options. Download a trial and try it for free!
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