How to Change OST File Location in Outlook 2016?

Most of the users already know that Microsoft Outlook saves the Exchange mailbox in the OST file in offline mode. If a user makes any modifications in an offline mode, then the modifications are stored and updates when the internet connectivity is restored. In this post, we will discuss two solutions on how to change OST file location in Outlook 2016. Choose a solution that you find suitable, however, we suggest going for a safe and reliable solution that is, use a professional OST Converter software.

Some Common Reasons Why Users Switch OST File to PST

In this session, we will explain some common reasons why the users look for methods on how to change OST file location in Outlook 2016.

• When OST files become inaccessible
• Sudden Server crash
• Once the user accidentally removes mailbox items
• When they require a backup for their mailbox items.
• Virus infection
• Due to storage media failure

Now, you will find many methods on how to change OST file location in Outlook 2016, however, we will mention two solutions in the below section:

Method 1. Convert OST Data File to PST Manually

1. Open and log in to your Outlook account to convert OST to PST
2. Go to the Files option and click on the Open and Export button.
3. Now, hit on the Import and Export tab.
4. After that, go to the Export button and press the Next button.
5. Now, click on the “Outlook Data File” option and go to the Next tab.
6. Select the folders which you need to convert to PST format. Hit on the Next tab.
7. Now, browse the files at the location where you need to save the PST files. Hit on the Ok button.

This method process works well but having some drawbacks such as – cant migrate highly corrupted OST files, convert only a single file at a time, a complex process for non-technical users, chances of data loss, needed lots of technical skills, and many more.

Method 2. Alternative Solution via CubexSoft OST Export Tool

An automated tool is a better method to convert corrupted OST file data to PST file without facing any error. So, I advise you to download a safe and secure CubexSoft OST Export software. It is programmed with the latest advanced technology and programming that gives extra-ordinary results.

The Following Features of this Tool are explained below:-

• Directly convert data items from OST files: emails, contacts, calendars, journals, and etc.
• Quickly batch migrate multiple OST files to desktop/cloud-based format at once.
• It safe and secure software for OST files migration process.
• Provides multiple options to upload OST files – Add Files, Add Folders, and Load Outlook Profiles.
• Enables to convert OST file to PST, PDF, MSG, Office 365, MBOX, and etc. of Outlook 2019 and earlier versions.
• It is a very simple user-friendly graphical interface, both technical and non-technical users can easily understand how to change OST file location in Outlook 2016 without technical knowledge.
• It was suitable for all the latest and below versions of Windows OS 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, etc.

Software Steps to Convert OST to PST Format

Follow the step-by-step software’s working guide to save offline OST files to PST format:

1. Install and Open OST to PST Software on your windows machine.
2. Click on Select Files/Folders and load OST file items by using Add Files, Add Folders, or Load Outlook Profile button.
3. Now software read selected OST files and select all OST files items with checkboxes on the left software window.
4. After that, tap the saving options button and choose option Export to Outlook PST.
5. Then, click on the Convert button to start OST to PST conversion process. After the process gets completed, an alert message will show on the screen “Conversion Completed Successfully”. Click OK and exit.

Final Words

In this blog post, we have explained two solutions on how to change OST file location in Outlook 2016 by using the free manual and a third-party tool. Choose a solution that matches your needs to perform the conversion process.