How to Move OST file to Another Location?

Trouble with Microsoft® Exchange server is not new for administrators. They are aware of such complexities and thus ensure for keeping everything in perfectly right condition. MS Exchange damage brings severe problems and this leads to inaccessibility of mailbox databases. If you want everything fine then soon after catching issues in Exchange, look for some immediate solution so that you won't come across queries such as how to move .ost file to another location.

Know the Exact OST File Location: Prior you move your OST file in another location, you must be aware of the current location of OST file with following given steps:

First of all open MS Outlook
Choose File then Account Settings and then Account Settings
Press Data Files tab, see OST files location in the computer system
Choose intended OST file desired with the configuration email a/c and select Open file location. The folder path will be as follows:
C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\username@outlook.com.ost

How to move .ost file to another location manually?

Open Account Settings then Data Files and lastly Settings
Go to Advanced Tab and mark 'Cached Exchange Mode checkbox' and then press OK
You will find a prompt Window, Press OK and then select Settings
Go to Advanced tab and select Outlook data File Settings. Then select Disable Offline Use and then press yes
Press Outlook Data Settings

Follow steps for creating new OST file:

Browse and choose the file location folder in system for saving OST file and lastly press Open
Press Browse and choose the intended OST file to move. Then choose 'Select'

How to move .ost file to another location automatically? Make export of OST file into another location through external application like OST to PST Converter. This is a known application used prominently for changing OST file location in few easy steps.

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