Hey everyone! I've been wrestling with some major performance issues in Outlook due to a PST file that's ballooned to nearly 25 GB. It's made the program super laggy, and I'm worried about potential data corruption. I've tried a couple of free methods to split the file, but none seemed to work. I finally discovered a software tool called Shoviv PST Splitter, and it made a significant difference for me. The tool can split files by size or by year, while keeping the original folder structure and meta data intact. Plus, it's really user-friendly and doesn't require any technical setup. It works with both ANSI and Unicode PST files, and I'm thinking about investing the $49 for it. Has anyone else tried this tool or have any other recommendations for reliable methods?
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I can't believe this issue is still common. Not long ago, a customer of mine had a similar problem with a 50GB PST, and it was causing email failures. Outlook didn't even flag it as an issue—it just stopped saving new data!
Just a heads up, make sure you're not spamming endorsements here. Sharing experiences is great, but be careful with how you promote products—there are rules against that in many forums!
Yeah, Outlook really has its flaws when it comes to handling PST files. You might get lucky with some manual methods, but they can be quite tedious and risky. Honestly, just using a third-party tool like the Shoviv one you mentioned is often the simplest solution!
Exactly! It's so much easier to let software do the heavy lifting rather than risking your data and wasting hours on manual processes.
Totally get that! I'm just sharing what worked for me, but I appreciate the heads-up!