{"id":8572,"date":"2024-01-03T00:17:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cheapwindowsvps.com\/blog\/review-achieving-mastery-over-outlook-data-files-with-stellar-toolkit-for-outlook\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:25:36","slug":"review-achieving-mastery-over-outlook-data-files-with-stellar-toolkit-for-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheapwindowsvps.com\/blog\/review-achieving-mastery-over-outlook-data-files-with-stellar-toolkit-for-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Achieving Mastery over Outlook Data Files with Stellar Toolkit for Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/email-tools\/outlook-toolkit.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stellar Toolkit for Outlook<\/a> is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to manage and optimize the performance of Microsoft Outlook. It includes various functionalities such as repairing PST files, recovering lost or deleted emails, merging PST files, and converting OST files to PST format. Additionally, it offers features to remove duplicate emails and compact PST files to enhance Outlook&#8217;s efficiency. The toolkit is particularly beneficial for users facing common Outlook issues.<\/div>\n<h2>Feature overview<\/h2>\n<p>Note a few of the features found in Stellar Toolkit for Outlook:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Convert your OST file to a PST file<\/li>\n<li>Supports the repair of corrupted PST files<\/li>\n<li>Preview mail items, attachments, calendars, contacts, tasks, notes, and journal<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the size or splitting PST files<\/li>\n<li>Repair can perform granular saving of only selected folders<\/li>\n<li>Supports all versions since Outlook 98<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Installation notes<\/h2>\n<p>The installation is straightforward. Keep the following prerequisites in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor: Intel-compatible (x86, x64)<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: Windows 11\/ Windows 10 \/ Windows 8.1 \/ Windows 8 \/ Windows 7<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 8 GB (recommended) 4 GB (minimum)<\/li>\n<li>Hard Disk: 250 MB for installation files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Stellar Toolkit for Outlook interface<\/h2>\n<p>The interface is simple and intuitive and is designed with a dashboard feel with tiles for launching the various functionalities within the program. You will see the following options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Repair Mailbox \u2013 Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Convert OST to PST- Stellar Converter for OST<\/li>\n<li>Merge Outlook PSTs &#8211; Stellar Merge Mailbox for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Recover Deleted Emails- Stellar Undelete Email for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Split Outlook PST File- Stellar Splitter for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Compact Outlook PST- Stellar Compactor for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Remove Duplicate Emails- Stellar Deduplicator for Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Recover Outlook Password- Stellar Password Recovery for Outlook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s consider a few of the tools in Stellar Toolkit for Outlook.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Launching-the-Stellar-Toolkit-for-Outlook-interface.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Launching the Stellar Toolkit for Outlook interface<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Repair Mailbox<\/h2>\n<p>Stellar Repair for Outlook allows scanning a PST file for corruption and extracting items to a healthy PST file. Begin by choosing the PST file you would like to scan and repair. Click the <strong>Repair<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Launching-the-OST-and-PST-file-repair-and-selecting-the-file.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Launching the OST and PST file repair and selecting the file<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stellar Repair for Outlook begins scanning and repairing the selected file.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scanning-and-repair-of-the-PST-begins.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scanning and repair of the PST begins<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Scanning and repair of the PST begins<\/p>\n<p>After the scan and repair operation, it will prompt you to <strong>Save Repaired File<\/strong>. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Repair-finishes-and-prompt-to-Save-As.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Repair finishes and prompt to Save As<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Repair finishes and prompt to Save As<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Save Repaired File<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-repaired-file.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Save repaired file<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Save repaired file<\/p>\n<p>The software displays a few options for the <strong>Save As<\/strong> operation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save As PST<\/li>\n<li>Export to Existing Outlook Profile<\/li>\n<li>Export to Office 365<\/li>\n<li>Export to Live Exchange Server<\/li>\n<li>Other formats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here, we are leaving the default <strong>Save As PST<\/strong> selected.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Save As options<\/p>\n<p>In the Save as PST operation, the software also combines features from the other tools, allowing you to compact and save the PST or split and save the PST. You can also leave the default option to save the PST normally.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Save as PST options<\/p>\n<p>Next, select the destination path for the resulting PST file. You will notice there are two other options checked by default:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recover deleted items \u2013 You can uncheck this option if deleted repair items are not required<\/li>\n<li>Auto split PST file \u2013 This option helps to auto-split new PST files at approximately 45 GB in size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Destination options for saving the repaired PST<\/p>\n<p>There is also an advanced filter link, allowing you to select or filter the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Junk e-mail folder<\/li>\n<li>Deleted items folder<\/li>\n<li>Date range, including start and end date<\/li>\n<li>Sender IDs to be excluded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Advanced-filter-options.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Advanced filter options<\/a><\/div>\n<p>After finalizing the destination options, click OK<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Finalizing-the-destination-options.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Finalizing the destination options<\/a><\/div>\n<p>The save operation with the repaired PST file begins.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-operation-makes-progress.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Save operation makes progress<\/a><\/div>\n<p>After completing the repair operation, you will see the <strong>Saving Complete<\/strong> dialog. Click OK.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Repaired-file-successfully-saved.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Repaired file successfully saved<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Stellar Repair for Outlook also gives you the option to save the Scan information. It will save time if you want to use the existing scan information for additional PST operations, as the tool won&#8217;t have to perform the initial scan of the PST.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Save-scan-information-from-Stellar.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Save scan information from Stellar<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Convert OST to PST<\/h2>\n<p>The Stellar Converter for OST is a specialized tool designed to convert inaccessible or orphaned OST files into PST format, enabling users to regain access to their Outlook data. It can be especially useful when an Exchange server crashes or when users need to migrate data from one environment to another. The software is capable of converting large OST files without compromising on the integrity of the email components like attachments, calendar entries, and contacts. It assures a high level of precision and maintains the original folder structure during the conversion process.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the Stellar Converter for OST is its ability to convert data from encrypted OST files, which makes it a robust solution for secure data retrieval. The converted PST file can be directly imported into Outlook, making the transition seamless and user-friendly. Additionally, users can preview the items in their OST file before converting, which provides an added layer of assurance and control over the data that is being converted.<\/p>\n<p>For professionals and businesses, the tool offers batch conversion capabilities, allowing the processing of multiple OST files simultaneously, saving time and effort. Stellar Converter for OST is compatible with a wide range of Outlook versions, ensuring broad usability across different user bases.<\/p>\n<h2>Splitting PST files<\/h2>\n<p>PST files can grow to be extremely large over time. This can increase the likelihood of corruption and other issues. Stellar Splitter for Outlook has a function built-in that enables splitting PST files.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Splitting-PST-files-with-Stellar.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Splitting PST files with Stellar<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Splitting PST files with Stellar<\/p>\n<p>Once you drag the PST file to the interface, you will see the PST file listed. It will give you the following splitting options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">By Date<\/a> \u2013 allows selecting a date range for the PST split<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">By Size<\/a> \u2013 enables setting the split size<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">By Mail ID<\/a> \u2013 this scans the PST file to identify the mail items for the split<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Select &amp; Split<\/a> \u2013 after scanning the PST file, the software will allow you to select mail items for the split individually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Selecting-PST-file-split-options-and-date-range.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Selecting PST file split options and date range<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below, we have selected the <strong>Date Range<\/strong> option, which will extract mail items within the desired range and save them to a new PST file.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Splitting-based-on-date-range.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Splitting based on date range<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Splitting based on date range<\/p>\n<p>The software successfully splits the PST file based on the date range.<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/4sysops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Splitting-completed.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Splitting completed<\/a><\/div>\n<p>Splitting completed<\/p>\n<h2>Compacting a PST file<\/h2>\n<p>Another functionality of Stellar Toolkit for Outlook is the ability to shrink a PST file. The presence of attachments in PST files can lead to a rapid increase in their size. The software offers multiple ways of managing these attachments in PST files, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compacting all attachments into new PST files<\/li>\n<li>Extracting and storing attachments in a designated folder (no interlinking is lost when this is done)<\/li>\n<li>Extracting, compacting, and saving attachments to a specified folder (interlinking remains intact)<\/li>\n<li>Deleting all attachments in the newly created PST file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, there are more advanced options for compacting that can reduce the PST file size more significantly. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purging unused space<\/li>\n<li>Deleting the &#8216;Deleted Items&#8217; folder<\/li>\n<li>Clearing out the &#8216;Junk Email&#8217; folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Viewing the Stellar Compactor for Outlook options<\/p>\n<p>After clicking the <strong>Compact <\/strong>button, the software will begin a scan of the selected PST file to analyze the space savings from compacting attachments, etc.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Stellar Compactor for Outlook begins with a scan of the PST file<\/p>\n<p>I used a PST file of around 7.5 GB to test the Stellar Compactor for Outlook. After a scan and analysis of the file, the Stellar Compactor for Outlookreduced the size of the PST file by half, which is excellent. You can also stack functionalities of the tool by compacting the size and splitting the resulting PST file by date, as shown above.<\/p>\n<h2>Subscribe to 4sysops newsletter!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Stellar Toolkit for Outlook is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to manage and optimize the performance of Microsoft Outlook. It includes various functionalities such as repairing PST files, recovering lost or deleted emails, merging PST files, and converting OST files to PST format. 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