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.OST File Extension


File Type Outlook Offline Folder File
File Format File
Common? No
File Description Stores e-mail messages and other data saved by Microsoft Outlook from an Exchange server; similar to a Personal Folder (.PST) File, but supports larger file sizes.

OST files are created when the "Use Offline Folders" option is selected in Outlook and are stored on the local hard drive instead of mail server.
Program(s) that open ost files Windows: Microsoft Outlook 2005 or later; Microsoft Outlook OST Integrity Tool; Outlook Recovery Toolbox

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