{"id":51,"date":"2022-10-15T11:54:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T06:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/?p=51"},"modified":"2023-12-29T16:18:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T10:48:51","slug":"delete-and-recreate-ost-file-outlook-2016-2013-2010-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/delete-and-recreate-ost-file-outlook-2016-2013-2010-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete and Recreate OST File in Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In many situations, the OST file shows undesirable behavior when a user tries to access data from it. There are many reasons behind this risky working of Outlook OST files like accidental deletion of OST from the Exchange Server, Virus intrusion, and Outlook synchronization issues. However, to overcome this situation users need to delete the existing OST file and then, recreate the Outlook OST file to fix the abnormal behavior of the OST file. This error can occur in any version of Outlook like 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, <\/em>2010, 2007, 2000, etc.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Also Read:-<\/strong> How to recover deleted pst files from pc<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

What if after opening Microsoft Outlook, you get an error message like an error has been detected in the file Outlook OST? It is a tiresome situation for any user. In this blog firstly, we will talk about how you can delete OST files and recreate OST files using Microsoft Exchange Server. But later on, we will discuss what to do if getting an OST file error. You can directly move to the causes and fix an error that has been detected in the .ost file.<\/p>\r\n

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Quick Guide for You:<\/p>\r\n

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  1. Should I Delete OST file from Microsoft Outlook?<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  2. Steps to Deleted Outlook OST File in Windows 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  3. Steps to Recreate OST File in Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  4. Guide for How to Recreate OST file in Outlook 2003, 2000<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  5. Errors Have Been Detected in The File Outlook.ost \u2013 What to Do?<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  6. 100% Secure Way to Fix OST File Error and Repair OST File<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

    Need to Delete OST File from Outlook 2021\/ 2019\/ 2016 \/ 2013 \/ 2010 \/ 2007 \/ 2003<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

    Outlook maintains its data file in two modes one is .pst and the second one is .ost. There are various reasons that can damage OST file easily and restrict it from performing the normal work of Microsoft Outlook. But the most common causes of undesirable behavior of OST are virus intrusion and synchronization issues. To fix these issues a user can either delete existing OST files or resynchronize Outlook with Exchange Server or try OST Recovery Software<\/strong><\/a>. Each method has its own pros and cons.<\/p>\r\n

    It is recommended that before deleting the OST file from Outlook, take an updated backup. However, as you delete the OST file, all the changes that are made offline will get lost. And, after synchronizing Outlook with the Exchange server, a new OST file will be created. But, there might be a chance of data loss. Thus, it is recommended to download the utility suggested above and easily fix Outlook OST file issues.<\/p>\r\n

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    Also Read:-<\/strong> Outlook errors detected in pst file<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

    Steps to Delete OST File from Outlook 2016 \/ 2013 \/ 2010 \/ 2007<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

    Deleting an OST file is quite easy if you know the location. Simply locate the Outlook folder and select the OST file and delete it. But, if you do not know the location of the OST file then follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\r\n

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    Note:<\/strong> Remember one thing that location of OST file different in versions to version of Microsoft Outlook.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n