PST File Too Large

Problems encountered in PST files due to 2 GB Size limit has been quite commonly observed and when the size of PST files become too big, it becomes not only difficult to be managed, instead number of performance issues get triggered as its result and you may find the files to have got corrupted and turned inaccessible. The process is most likely to arise more complicated issues owing to the fact that the Microsoft Outlook scanpst.exe tool will no more work to repair damaged PST files, since the file size in these cases is far more than the one within its ability to repair.

These problems were well answered and checked to a significant extent post the introduction of Outlook 2003 and later versions which were provided many improved functionalities, along with the capacity of storing up to 20 GB of data, on account of use of UNICODE format. In contrast to outlook 2002 and earlier versions which was based on the ANSI format and could store data within 2 GB. However, this was not enough on a whole, since performance was a major factor to be considered and its deterioration will definitely have negative impact on the overall use of the file.

What causes Outlook 2003 PST file too big?

In spite of support to large PST File, users many a times observe problems when their 'PST file is too big to open', utilizing much time and system resources to have the processing done. This is particularly common in cases the Outlook 2003 PST is used on file system other than NTFS. As the very case includes the chances for the disk to suffer from lack of space by the file size reaches 4 GB, following which PST file too large and issue pertaining begin to take place. The maximum size of file, allowed in case of FAT32 file system design is 4 GB only.

Cases of Outlook 2003 PST file too big are much difficult to be handled as these could not be rectified with the help of the inbuilt inbox repair tool, nor their exists any PST crop tool as PST4Gb.exe or so. That's why it becomes quite important for users to comply with these system requirements and ensure that its allows considerable increase in size.

In addition to that try saving your attachments in locations other than the file itself and after considerable time intervals, the files could be dragged and dropped moved to another new file & saved safely over there. However, these are the preventive measures to be opted for keeping PST size within limit and avoid troubles in using file, which otherwise would take place. And if you are facing problems due to large sized PST, it is recommended using the PST Split tool to have the files of large size divided into number of smaller files.