PST Password Recovery: Step-by-Step Guide to Recover Forgotten PST Passwords on a New PC

Simple Methods to Retrieve PST Password on a New PC

One of the biggest problems when setting up Outlook on a new PC is forgetting the password to your old PST file. PST files can be password-protected to keep your old emails, attachments, calendars, contacts, and other important data safe. However, if you forget the password, Outlook won't be able to open the PST file on the new system.

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If you're facing a similar problem, this guide is for you. Here we'll explain:

• What is a PST password?
• Why does PST ask for a password on a new PC?
• What can be done manually?
• How do I recover my password using a third-party tool?
• Which method is right for you?

What is a PST File Password?

Personal Storage Table (PST) files created in Microsoft Outlook store backups of your email data. Many people set a password on the PST file to protect their data.

This password:

• Doesn't cause problems opening Outlook,
• But it protects the PST data,
• And is required when importing it to a new computer.

Because of this, if you can't remember the password, opening the PST file can be difficult.

Why is PST password recovery necessary on a new PC?

When you copy a PST from your old system to a new one, Outlook considers it a secure file and asks for a password. If the password is incorrect or forgotten:

• The PST will not be imported
• Emails will not open
• Calendar/contacts will not be accessible
• The entire file will be locked

Therefore, recovering or removing the password becomes essential.

Step-by-Step PST Password Recovery Guide

Two methods are provided below:

Method 1: Outlook Manual Method (limited, but for basic users)

Method 2: Third-Party PST Password Recovery Tool (100% easy and fast)

Method 1: Manual Method in Outlook (When Password Known or Weak)

Note: This method only works if you have some knowledge of weak passwords (such as 1234, 0000, abcd, etc.). Outlook doesn't offer a "forgot password" option. It's only possible to delete or change the old password if you know it.

Step-by-Step Manual Method

Step 1: Open Outlook
Open Outlook on the new PC and let the profile load.

Step 2: Go to File → Account Settings
File
Account Settings
Account Settings (from the dropdown)

Step 3: Select the Data Files tab.
Here you will see all PST/OST files.

Step 4: Select your locked PST file.
Select the PST file whose password you want to recover/remove.

Step 5: Click Settings.
You will now find the Change Password option.

Step 6: Enter the old password and set a new one.
There will be three boxes:

• Old Password
• New Password
• Confirm Password

If you know the old password, then:
Set a new password or delete the password by leaving "New Password" blank.

Limitations of this manual method

• Doesn't recover the password
• Allows only to change it
• Will only work if the old password is already known
• If you've forgotten your password, this method isn't useful
  

If you can't remember your password, a third-party tool is the only solution.

Method 2: Third-Party PST Password Recovery Tool (The Easiest and Most Effective Method)

When you've completely forgotten your password, Outlook doesn't offer a manual option. Reliable third-party PST password recovery tools can help.

DataVare Outlook PST Password Recovery Expert Software stands out as a reliable solution. No matter how old or complicated their PST password is, this application is perfect for anyone who wants to retrieve their lost, forgotten, or unknown password.

Key Features

Instant Password Recovery
Easily recovers any type of password in just a few seconds, whether it's numeric, alphabetic, alpha-numeric, or symbol-based.

No Outlook Required
The tool doesn't require Outlook to be installed to run. 
It can independently read PST files & recover passwords.

Works on any PST size
Whether the file size is 2GB, 10GB, or 50GB, the software supports every PST file.

Safe & Non-Destructive Process
This software does not harm your PST file in any way.
The original data remains completely safe.

Simple & User-Friendly Interface
It is simple to use even for novices.
Zero knowledge of technology is required.

Windows-Compatible Solution
Supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and all older versions.

How does this tool work? (Working Process)

Here's how this software works:

Step 1: Install the Software
Install PST Password Recovery Expert on your system.

Step 2: Select Locked PST File
Load your password-protected PST file by clicking the Browse button.

Step 3: Click Recover Password
The software will instantly decode your file's password.

Step 4: Copy the Received Password
Copy the password displayed and open your PST file in Outlook.

And last
It's now simple to recover a PST password on a new computer.

The manual Outlook approach is only useful if you are trying to access your PST file on another system and already know the password. In any event, the best choice is to use an independent Outlook PST password recovery program if the password is too difficult or you forget it.

With the help of this guide, you can:

Open any old PST file
Recover or remove the password and access the data
Import the data into Outlook on a new PC.