Passwords are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they help protect our PST files and their data but that can sometimes work against us. When it comes to Outlook passwords you may find yourself facing the following scenarios-
- Forgot Your Outlook Password- One of the only downsides of a password is remembering or storing it. The minute you forget or lose your password, you lose access to your PST file and everything in it.
- Unable to Transfer password-protected emails- Not just email, every time you need to make several changes or data transfers, a password can prove to be more of a hindrance.
Fortunately, there are a few ways to remove passwords from PST files using proper Methods.
Method 1: Remove Passwords From PST files By Altering Properties
This is the standard way to remove passwords from PST files. these are simple and easy to follow.
1. Open Outlook.
2. Right-click on the PST file name in the Folders list and select Data File Properties.
3. Under the General Tab Click on Advanced.
4. Click on Change Password.
5. Type in your old password and leave the new password section empty.
6. Click on OK to confirm your choices.
Method 2: Remove Outlook Password Using pst19upg.exe
Pst19upg.exe Is a tool usually used to upgrade outdated PST files to a newer version. However, in doing so, It also removes the password.
While this is a great way to get rid of your Outlook password it only works on PST files that precede the 2002 version of Outlook.
To Conclude
Dealing with Outlook passwords is a fairly common PST file issue. I hope that you were able to remove the password from your PST file using this article. If you have any related queries or feedback please reach out!
