Recover a PST file compromised by a 2GB file limit

Microsoft Outlook is the most widely used email management client in the enterprise segment. Combined with Microsoft Exchange Server or SharePoint Server, the client allows organisations to manage the information sent via email. All the email files are stored on the server, for the purpose of accessing them later or restore inboxes when Outlook crashes. When the software is being used as an stand alone client, that is, when it is not being run on server, users get to save their Outlook configurations and other personal information on a PST file. A PST file not only saves the settings and personal information, it also stores the emails that have been sent or received by the user. Users are always advised to make adequate back-ups of the PST files for PST recovery in case something bad happens. The file also comes handy when users are migrating from one Outlook client to another or changing their computer systems altogether. It is also a good way to back-up your files and settings on Outlook. Now, coming back to the issue at hand, the 2GB file limit also implies to OST or offline storage files, so be wary. When you try to open a PST file on Microsoft Outlook, it might not open and a the following error message appears : "Errors have been detected in the file . Quit all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox Repair Tool." Even when you use the Inbox Repair Tool, as advised by Microsoft, to fix the issue, the file still fails to open. The tool fails to repair the file as it has gone beyond the size limit prescribed by Microsoft and has become corrupted. The issue can be resolved by creating truncated copy of the PST file with the tool provided by Microsoft. Users are advised that even if the file gets fixed, it will be impossible to retrieve all the information stored as the file thus created will be of a smaller size. Before starting the PST recovery process, users will have to download a tool provided by the company by going to the following link : "http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=B33B1DFF-6F50-411D-BBDF-82019DDA602E