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OST to PST Converter
- How to export Exchange OST file data to a PST file using EdbMails for OST to PST conversion?
- I would like to preview the OST file data prior to continue with conversion operation. How do I do that?
- How can I export OST file to PST file using the demo / trial version of EdbMails free OST Recovery?
- Do I need to download separate setups for OST to PST, OST to Office 365 and OST to Live Exchange Server Migration?
- Should I have Outlook installed on the computer where I'm running EdbMails for OST recovery?
- How do I export Mailboxes / Folders to PST files using EdbMails?
- How do I save selected Mailbox folders into PST file?
- Do I need to convert Exchange OST file to PST file? Why?
- How long will it take to the application to export OST to PST file?
- Can I Export the OST file using OST Recovery with EML, MSG, RTF etc., file formats?
- Can EdbMails repair and recover corrupted / damaged OST file?
- Do I need to contact EdbMails Technical Support if I face any issue in OST conversion?
- How can I take backup of Exchange server using EdbMails OST converter tool?
- Does the application convert OST file to PST file that is not connected to Exchange Server?
- Does Exchange server services are required to be running to convert OST file to PST?
- Does OST to PST conversion require original Outlook profile for recovery?
- Is there any limitation on OST file size for converting it to PST file?
- Does EdbMails extracts mails from the OST file which is having Non-English (Unicode) characters?
- When we try to open the outlook we are getting an error "default outlook profile.ost is in use and cannot be accessed"?
OST to PST Converter
How to export Exchange OST file data to a PST file using EdbMails for OST to PST conversion?
1. Below are simple guides to use OST to PST converter:
2. Open EdbMails application and login using your login credentials.
3. Select Export Exchange OST file option and browse the OST file that you wish to recover.
4. Select the entire Mailbox or folders from the tree view.
5. Click on the button 'Export Selected Mailbox/Folders...' to execute OST converter.
I would like to preview the OST file data prior to continue with conversion operation. How do I do that?
1. Open EdbMails application and login with your credentials.
2. Select Export Exchange OST file option and Browse the OST file that you wish to recover.
3. EdbMails OST converter application will scan the entire OST file and list the mailbox folders in the tree view.
4. Click on the folder to preview its mail items and other details.How can I export OST file to PST file using the demo / trial version of EdbMails free OST Recovery?
In demo version of free OST Converter, you can export upto 30 mail items from each and every folders of the entire mailbox. Including contacts, Calendars Notes, Tasks etc can be exported.
Do I need to download separate setups for OST to PST, OST to Office 365 and OST to Live Exchange Server Migration?
No. There is only ONE EdbMails Setup comprises of all the functionalities such as OST to PST, OST to Office 365 and OST to Live Exchange Server Migration.
Should I have Outlook installed on the computer where I'm running EdbMails for OST recovery?
It is recommended to install recent version of Outlook before you start exporting emails using EdbMails for OST recovery.
How do I export Mailboxes / Folders to PST files using EdbMails?
Right click on the Mailbox or Folder that you wish to export as shown in the below screenshot.
How do I save selected Mailbox folders into PST file?
Right click the folder (Inbox, Outbox, Sent Items etc.) that you wish to save into PST file and select the popup menu item "Export Selected Mailboxes / Folders to PST / Office 365 / Live Exchange" to save the emails into PST file.
Do I need to convert Exchange OST file to PST file? Why?
You may require this OST converter to export OST data to PST file in the following scenarios:
- If your Exchange server is crashed or the Mailbox on the Exchange server is deleted, you need to access the emails.
- If you need to migrate emails to a different server.
- If MS Outlook is not getting synced with Exchange server etc.How long will it take to the application to export OST to PST file?
EdbMails is one of the high performance oriented OST to PST converter application. However, the total time required to complete the export is depends upon the number of email items (Contact, Calendar, Tasks, Mails etc.,) in the OST file.
Can I Export the OST file using OST Recovery with EML, MSG, RTF etc., file formats?
EdbMails OST recovery tool can Export the OST file in EML, MSG, RTF etc., file formats.
Can EdbMails repair and recover corrupted / damaged OST file?
EdbMails OST converter perform any action on corrupt OST file (it recovers OST from most of corrupted condition). This tool converts corrupt OST file into working PST file which you can easily view in MS Outlook to access all your OST file data.
Do I need to contact EdbMails Technical Support if I face any issue in OST conversion?
If you face any issues during the export or after the export, you can contact our Technical Support.
How can I take backup of Exchange server using EdbMails OST converter tool?
Take a backup of your Exchange server by converting the OST file to PST file and save it.
Does the application convert OST file to PST file that is not connected to Exchange Server?
EdbMails can convert Offline (OST file which is not connected to the Exchange Server) OST file to PST.
Does Exchange server services are required to be running to convert OST file to PST?
Exchange server services are not required to Convert OST file to PST file.
Does OST to PST conversion require original Outlook profile for recovery?
EdbMails OST converter doesn’t require original Outlook profile for performing the conversion.
Is there any limitation on OST file size for converting it to PST file?
There is no limitation or restriction on the size of the OST file to convert it to PST. You can export the OST file of any size.
Does EdbMails extracts mails from the OST file which is having Non-English (Unicode) characters?
Yes. EdbMails is designed to support OST file with all the English and Non English (Unicode) characters. If you observe any character conversion issue, you may change your "System locale" to "English" and verify. Refer below screenshot to set the desired System locale using "Region And Language" option which is present in your system Control Panel.
When we try to open the outlook we are getting an error "default outlook profile.ost is in use and cannot be accessed"?
Solution to Fix the Error : "default outlook profile.ost is in use and cannot be accessed"
EdbMails Demo / Trial Version
Step 1: Download and install the EdbMails application
Step 2: Click the "Start Your Free Trial" button
There is only ONE EdbMails Setup for all the below products
EdbMails Comprises of:
- EDB Recovery and Migration
- Live Exchange Migration
- Office 365 Incremental Backup
- Office 365 Migration
- Live Exchange Incremental Backup
- Live Exchange Migration
- OST Recovery and Migration
- PST Recovery and Migration
- MBOX Export and Migration
- NSF Export and Migration
EdbMails Digital certificate
1. Right click on EdbMails setup file ('EdbMailsSetup.exe')
2. Select 'Digital Signatures' tab
Offline Recovery and Migration
- EdbMails easily recovers and restores corrupt / deleted EDB, OST, Outlook PST, MBOX and NSF files
- Convert EDB, OST, Outlook PST, MBOX and NSF file to PST, MSG, EML
- Trial version can export and migrate all Mailbox with 30 items from each and every folder
- Recover both Public and Private Folders of EDB files
- Migrate EDB, OST, Outlook PST, MBOX and NSF file mailboxes to Office 365 and to live Exchange server
Online Exchange Server Migration
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Live Exchange Server 2016
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013 to Live Exchange Server 2013
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007 and 2010 to Live Exchange Server 2010
- Migrate Exchange 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Office 365
- Migrate Exchange Server 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Office 365
Office 365 Migration
- Migrate Office 365 to Exchange Server 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
- Migrate Office 365 to Office 365
Online Exchange Server Migration
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Live Exchange Server 2016
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013 to Live Exchange Server 2013
- Migrate Exchange Server 2003, 2007 and 2010 to Live Exchange Server 2010
- Migrate Exchange 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Office 365
- Migrate Exchange Server 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 to Office 365
Office 365 Migration
- Migrate Office 365 to Exchange Server 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
- Migrate Office 365 to Office 365
Exchange Server Backup
- Full True incremental backup
- AES 256-bit Encryption Live Exchange Backup
- Exchange Server Backup to PST
- Supports Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
Office 365 Backup
- Backup Office 365 mailboxes to PST file
- Backup Office 365 public folders
- Full True incremental backup
- AES 256-bit Encryption Office 365 Backup
Exchange Server Backup
- Full True incremental backup
- AES 256-bit Encryption Live Exchange Backup
- Exchange Server Backup to PST
- Supports Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016
Office 365 Backup
- Backup Office 365 mailboxes to PST file
- Backup Office 365 public folders
- Full True incremental backup
- AES 256-bit Encryption Office 365 Backup
EdbMails EDB Recovery
- EdbMails easily recovers and restores corrupt / deleted EDB files
- Convert EDB file to PST, MSG, EML
- Trial version can export and migrate all Mailbox with 30 items from each and every folder
- Recover both Public and Private Folders
- Migrate EDB file mailboxes to Office 365 and to live Exchange server
EdbMails OST Recovery
- EdbMails easily recovers and restores corrupt / deleted OST files
- Convert OST file to PST, MSG, EML
- Trial version can export and migrate all Mailbox with 30 items from each and every folder
- Migrate OST file mailbox to Office 365 and to live Exchange server
EdbMails Outlook PST Recovery
- EdbMails easily recovers and restores corrupt / deleted Outlook PST files
- Convert Outlook PST file to PST, MSG, EML
- Trial version can export and migrate all Mailbox with 30 items from each and every folder
- Migrate PST file mailbox to Office 365 and to live Exchange server
EdbMails MBOX Export & Migration
- MBOX to PST conversion supports 17 types of email clients
- Direct MBOX to Office 365 and Live Exchange Server migration
- Google Vault and google takeout data in MBOX to Outlook PST
- Preview all MBOX contents before export
- For accessing MBOX emails in MS Outlook, convert MBOX file to PST format
EdbMails NSF Export & Migration
- Support for encrypted NSF files
- Preview all the NSF contents before export
- Migrate NSF to Office 365 and Live exchange server
- No modifications to Original NSF file
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All users aim to get the best combination of products and always aim to achieve value for money.
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Personal Edition
- Personal Edition is for Personal, Home Business, Government and Educational Institutions.
- Personal Edition users can uninterruptedly export Exchange Server EDB to Outlook PST.
- Personal edition can be installed on limited number of computers.
- Personal Edition comes with complete 24/7 EdbMails Technical support assistance.
- Personal Edition comes with life time support and upgrade with no additional cost.
Corporate Premium
- Corporate Premium is for Corporate, Small and Medium enterprises, Government and Educational Institutions.
- The Corporate Premium is extended version of Personal Edition having support for Exchange Server EDB to Office 365 migration and Exchange Server EDB to Live Exchange Server migration.
- It has dedicated 24/7 EdbMails Technical support assistance.
- It has life time support and upgrade with no additional cost.
Technical Edition
- Technical edition is for Data Recovery Companies / Computer Repair and maintenance Firms and it can be used for providing data extraction service to the customers.
- Technical edition users can uninterruptedly export EDB to PST and can perform EDB to Office 365 and EDB to Live Exchange Server migration seamlessly.
- Technical edition users will not have any restriction on number of computer installation and can install the application on multiple computers.
- Technical edition comes with complete 24/7 EdbMails Technical support assistance.
- It has life time support and upgrade with no additional cost.
Personal Edition
- Personal Edition is for Personal, Home Business, Government and Educational Institutions.
- Personal edition can be installed on limited number of computers.
- Personal edition comes with EdbMails Technical support assistance.
Corporate Premium
- Corporate Premium is for Corporate, Small and Medium enterprises, Government and Educational Institutions.
- Corporate Premium users will not have any restriction on number of computer installation and can install the application on multiple computers.
- Corporate Premium comes with complete 24/7 EdbMails Technical support assistance.
Technical Edition
- Technical edition is for Data Recovery Companies / Computer Repair & maintenance Firms & it can be used for providing data extraction service to the customers.
- Technical edition users will not have any restriction on number of computer installation and can install the application on multiple computers.
- Technical edition comes with complete 24/7 EdbMails Technical support assistance.
- It has life time support and upgrade with no additional cost.
