File extension .XST
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook Personal Folders Format | Microsoft | Settings Files |
The .XST file extension stands for the Microsoft Outlook Personal Folders File, a file commonly found with Outlook-generated email attachments, especially those received from non-Microsoft accounts. This comprehensive email archive contains all your inbox folders, calendar events, tasks, notes and other items specific to your Outlook profile.
Specifically, the .XST file functions as a type of storage dump for older Outlook emails, allowing them to be easily accessed without having to open the original email clients. In cases where emails are sent to multiple people using products outside of Microsoft, the Outlook.XST stores all messages with the same message size limit as the sender's original account size.
Technical Features:
The .XST file format is a proprietary system developed by Microsoft and is typically found when messaging clients such as Outlook and webmail clients are used. The data stored in this file is encrypted, making it extremely difficult to access accidentally or intentionally without the proper cryptographic key. This security feature also ensures that no one can easily decrypt the data stored in the outlook personal folders.
The personal folder created by this file is similar to other containers including .PST and .OST, which are both used to store emails and other data retrieved from Microsoft Exchange or POP3 servers. It serves as an oral container for different Outlook data elements. Additionally, since there is no entry in Windows registry when an Outlook application runs under Windows, it provides a securely separated way to store large amounts of information without having to worry about access from outside sources.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .XST) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .XST extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .XST file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .XST extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .XST extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .XST file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .XST file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .XST file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .XST file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .XST file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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