How Can I View an Outlook OST Files? In order to view your Exchange Offline data i.e. OST file you must be aware of the location it is saved at and be available with Exchange environment. The process of locating path of OST file differs depending upon the version of MS Outlook being used. The usual path that stores OST files is:
C:\ Documents and Settings\ username\ Local Settings\ Application Data\ Microsoft\ Outlook\ Outlook.ost
You can locate the default path from Offline Folder File Settings window from Advanced Settings of Outlook client.
Using the Free OST Viewer, users can read OST files. Email, contacts, calendar, etc. The software will generate a preview of each message. The attributes of these messages include "Sender", "Subject", "Recipient", "Sent", "Date Received" and "Size" (in bytes). People can also view detailed information related to OST email messages such as path, subject, CC, recipient, Bcc, etc.
After complete installation, open the software. The OST Viewer Freeware is suitable in the scenario when you are still unable to view them due to unavailability of the right environment and platform.
If you are having a corrupt OST data file then recovering it is the first step towards opening and viewing its contents. Using reliable solution OST Recovery Software can help view OST files damaged due to any reason.