Tip to compact Outlook PST file

We all know that Outlook emails are stored up in Outlook PST file, known as Personal Storage Folders files. Continuous use of Outlook tends to increase the size of PST file over the time. This increasing size of PST can cause great trouble later on, especially when it crosses 2 GB size. But now you can easily compact the PST file and can save hard drive space. As a result, Outlook speed too increases.

Follow the given below steps to compact Outlook PST file.

1. From the Outlook main window, choose Data File Management from the File menu.

2. The Account Settings dialog will open up on the Data Files tab. Highlight Personal Folders, which should be located on the local drive, then click on the Settings button.

3. Now with the Personal Folders dialog box open, click on Compact Now.

4. A message indicating compacting is taking place will pop up then disappear when done. Now you can close out of the remaining windows.

This way one can compact the Outlook PST file and avert the possibility of corruption due to crossing of 2 GB file size limitation. But in case, situation has gone out of your control and your PST file has gone corrupt, then use PST recovery software. It’s proves to be a sure shot success for complete and precise PST recovery.

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