Resolve the maximum PST file size issues

The time you store each document in your PST file, its size get on expanding and thus become oversized i.e. exceeding the limit of 2GB. After the maximum PST file size, not only the Outlook overall performance gets slow but also the PST files are prone to corruption. In outlook 2002 and earlier versions, these files are more liable to corruption issues as they use ANSI PST. So, the most efficient way to get rid from the maximum size PST file is to split PST file.

After the PST file size grew above 2 GB, there are many problems you may encounter with. Error messages are concurrently shown on the screen and until you do not reduce the PST size, they do not disappear. At times, PST files get subject to corruption due to which you are not allowed to access them. So, it becomes necessary to resolve the max size PST file issues as soon as possible.

To make a resolution to the PST file maximum size, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Check the mails and all other documents that you do not need. Delete them and also empty the Deleted Items folder. As Outlook PST has database, deletion of items will have effect on file size. So, after deletion, compact the file.


2. You can also do PST archiving. Create a new PST file and move few items to the newly created file. But this process is effective only if the PST file size is not too large.


3. The best way is to use Split PST tool. This software is specifically designed to resolve the issue of maximum size PST file. It splits the oversized files into various smaller divisions on the basis of a variety of split options like email Id, message date etc. It ensures complete safety to the original PST files as it makes use of read only algorithms and capable to work for any maximum PST file size. The biggest advantage of this tool is that is compatible with almost all the versions of Outlook.