6. Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Stellar Compactor for Outlook?

Stellar Compactor for Outlook is a software application that helps in reducing the size of MS Outlook PST files. It has various options for attachments of mails that can be selected for compaction. Unused space taken by deleted items can also be wiped by help of this application.

2. What is need to compact PST files?

MS Outlook stores all the data i.e. e-mails, personal data, calendar, tasks, etc. in a PST file. Eventually this file becomes over sized with time. Also, when we delete items in any of the folders of a PST file, space allocated to them is kept intact. Hence, there is no difference to size. Oversized PST files are prone to corrupt so they must be compacted when ever oversized. Stellar Compactor for Outlook compacts size and deletes unused space of PST files.

3. Can I extract all my attachments in a separate folder while compacting the PST file?

Yes, you can extract the attachments in a separate folder. To do this, choose the Extract and save attachments to a folder option in the Compact Option before starting the compact process. Interlinking of the attachments and PST file is preserved after compaction.

4. Can I get a PST file after compaction that has only the messages and no attachments?

Yes, You can get it by choosing the Remove all the attachments in new PST file  option in the Compact Option before starting the compact process. The compacted PST file will have only messages and other items but no attachments.

5. I do not want any item in my Deleted items folder after compacting the PST file? How to do this?

You can empty Deleted Items folder in the compacted PST file. To do this, select the Empty 'Deleted Items' folder option in the Advance Compact Option before starting the compact process.

6. Can I delete all the junk items in my compacted PST file?

Yes, you can empty the Junk Items folder in PST file. Choose Empty 'Junk E-mail' folder option in Advance Compact Option to do this.

7. How to import the compacted PST file in MS Outlook?

Import the PST file in MS Outlook application to view it. To do this,

1. Open Microsoft Outlook. On the File Ribbon, select Import and Export.

2. In the Import and Export Wizard, select Import from another program or file, click Next.

3. In the Import a File box, select Personal Folder File (PST), click Next.

4. Click Browse to locate the PST file that needs to be imported. In the options box, select an appropriate option. Click Next.

5. In the Import Personal Folders dialog box, select the folders that should be imported in Microsoft Outlook. Click Finish.