Normally, Outlook data files are not encrypted, but you can set a password in Outlook to encrypt and protect the entire Outlook data file (PST or OST) to ensure that these contents cannot be accessed without authorization.
Microsoft does not provide an option to retrieve Outlook data file passwords, so if you forget the encryption numbers for these files, you will not be able to access them. What should you do? Don't worry. Outlook Password Genius can help you to easily recover Outlook data file password, whether it is PST or OST file. Follow the detailed steps shared in this guide.
Tip: This software works with Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013 and Outlook 2016.
Step 1: Decide to use Outlook Password Genius trial or full version.
The outlook password length that trial version can recover is different from full version. If your outlook data file password is less than 3 characters, you can use trial version free. If not and you want to successfully recover outlook data file password, full version is necessary.
Step 2: Download Outlook Password Genius.
There are several methods to get Outlook Password Genius. Surely the easiest way is to download trial version directly and pay for full version in this website. Besides, on software download sites, you also can see Outlook Password Genius trial version. Find it and download it on your computer.
Step 3: Install and run outlook password recovery tool.
Double click Outlook Password Genius installation file, and follow wizard to install it on your computer. When installation is finished, run it.
Step 4: Import outlook data file into outlook password recovery tool.
On Outlook Password Genius screen, you can clearly see several buttons are provided, including Open, Start and Stop buttons. Now, click Open and you can browse and select the outlook data file in your computer, and add it into Encrypted File box.
After Outlook data file and Outlook data file password recovery tool are prepared, go to outlook 2013 data file password recovery with tool you have installed.
1. Set Outlook data file password recovery type.
In Type of recovery, Brute-force, Mask, Dictionary and Smart etc four powerful password recovery types are available. How to choose password recovery type and make settings?
2. Recover Outlook 2013/2016 Data file password.
Click Start button and wait for few seconds or minutes until Outlook data file password appears. At this moment, Outlook data file password recovery is successful and over.
Now that you have successfully recovered your Outlook data file password, in order to avoid these letter combinations from being forgotten again, you should write them down on a paper or document and keep it in a safe place. Or you can also follow the below steps to reset Outlook PST password to make it easier to remember.
Step 1: Open Outlook application and click on "File" tab.
Step 2: Then click on "Account Settings" > "Data Files" and select the Outlook data file for which you need to change the password.
Step 3: Click on "Change Password" and you will be asked to enter your old password for verification.
Step 4: Finally, set a new password and reconfirm the new password, click "OK" to save and confirm the change.
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