Outlook.com launched in 2012, has both Web and desktop mail application. It has its own personal webmail. It contains a calendar, webmail, contacts, task service, etc. It contains over 100 languages. In this blog we will discuss about why OST file not synchronizing and will also elaborate the manual and automated methods.
Ost file (Offline StorageTable) is an offline table is created by MS-Exchange to hold offline copies of email messages, calendars, tasks, and so on.
Why is Outlook OST Not Synchronizing?
The reason which might cause the error OST File is not synchronizing is because of the network connectivity. Other than this, another reason could be the sudden shut down of the PC. Besides this, a virus can also infect your PC that would result in OST files not syncing.
Now, we will discuss the steps that how a user can sync the OST File
Techniques for Synchronizing the OST Folder
- Click right to desired OST Folder, and click on “properties”
- The inbox property screen pop up and click “OK”
- On Menu Bar hit on send /receive, then click on “Update Folder”
- Then it will sync in it
But if it is not synchronizing by manual then you should use a trusted and automated method which is SysTools OST to PST Converter to transfer your .ost folder and sync your data in Outlook. It gives the 100% surety that it will convert yours .ost File in .pst File and you will be able to see your OST File.
Processing Steps to Convert OST in PST
- First of all Download OST to PST Converter from the official website.
- Hit on the “Add File” button
- After that, the tool gives you Two Options either you choose select File or search file
- Moving On, Click on the ADD button.
- The scanning process starts on the added files.
- Later it will confirm once your Files have been scanned.
- Now you can view your files in different preview modes like HEX, Attachments, HTML, normal Mail View, and so on.
- Select Export type by choosing PST File Format then you can also set the advanced Settings in this application such as PST Split Option, Date Range as per your preference. Click SAVE
- Hit on, “Browse” button and select the destination path of the files.
- After selecting the destination path click on “EXPORT”
- The Exporting Process starts and waits till it gets finished.
- You can Save the Export Report.
- Now you can able to see your .ost to .pst format
How to Open .pst file in Outlook.
- Open Outlook
- Select File on the left corner in Outlook
- Click on open and export and select import and export
- Here, opt for the option saying “Import from another program or file” and then hit the “NEXT” button.
- Moving on, select the Outlook Data File and click “NEXT”
- The file will be displayed on the screen and hit “Finish”
- Now you can view your OST File In Outlook
Conclusion
In the above Content, we have discussed how we Synchronize our .ost file into Outlook by using two methods. First is the manual method and the second is a 100% Guaranteed solution by SysTools OST to PST Converter. Users can also use its Demo Version by not spending a single penny on this tool.
