Microsoft Office Outlook maintains everything in a data file, also called PST or OST file. It is an offline copy of mailbox data stored on a local PC. In case of issues, you must delete the data file ...

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Some Microsoft Outlook users have reported getting the Your Outlook data file cannot be configured error on their PC. This error occurs when trying to open Outlook ...

Offline storage table (OST) and personal storage table (PST) are two different Outlook data files used to store a copy of mailbox items on local storage. Outlook creates a PST file when you add a POP3 ...

Microsoft Outlook is used by millions of users worldwide for personal and business communication. It stores all the data in a PST file when configured with POP3 account. However, as email usage grows ...

Starting last year, ransomware operators have escalated their extortion strategies by stealing files from victims before encrypting their data. These stolen files are then used as further leverage to ...

Many users hit a wall when trying to use File History to transfer data files between Windows 10 installations. Learn how to avoid common stumbling blocks and make the process successful. Soon after ...