Where is the .ost file ? Outlook 2003

[Bob]

I want to use the inbox repair tool. I did find the scanost and scanpst
files in the "1033" folder on my HDD.

I wanted to use the scanpst file to scan .ost as you can scan either file,
but when I searched for the location --- ending in microsoft\outlook ----
there wa no .ost file.

I also scanned my HDD for .ost could not find that extension. And I do run
in cached mode. I did use the scanost, but also wanted to use the scanpst
tool drill to the location of the .ost file, change the file extension and
run.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[LasVegasTechnicial]

Did you check this directory?

C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Outlook

That is where I see my .ost file. <username> is your login name by the way.

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]]

I want to use the inbox repair tool. I did find the scanost and scanpst
files in the "1033" folder on my HDD.

I wanted to use the scanpst file to scan .ost as you can scan either file,
but when I searched for the location --- ending in microsoft\outlook ----
there wa no .ost file.

Are you using an Exchange account and are you running Outlook in Cached
Exchange mode? Are you using Outlook with the Outlook Connector and using a
Hotmail or Live account? If so, you'll have an OST. Otherwise, you won't.