In the below scenario, a problem of OST file has been discussed. Here it is, when you make an attempt to add new data to the OST file with the use of synchronization or some another operation. And, if OST file reaches or exceeds the size of file 2GB, you will become unable to add more data into it. If you still try the same, it will display an error message for you, that is:
“Task 'Microsoft Exchange Server' reported error (0x00040820):'Errors in background synchronization. In most cases, further information is available in a synchronization log in the Deleted Items folder.'”
Try to sort out the issue by applying different procedures after knowing the disgraceful cause.
Possible Reasons:
Reason responsible for this peculiar situation is that your OST file has exceeded the size of 2GB. Because of exceeding the size, Outlook OST file gets corrupt or damaged. When corruption occurs, delivery of e-mails to OST file gets stopped.
May be You get the Solution From here:
This peculiar situation can be easily overcome, if you upgrade your Outlook prior version to Outlook 2003. As, the later versions of Outlook have more capacity than 2GB. You have an option of inbuilt OST Integrity Checker tool also. Let us see what this tool does? This tool repairs the OST file when the file gets corrupt. But you cannot always rely on this utility. In other words, OST Integrity Checker tool sometimes does not repair the OST file due to its limitations.
However, if you do not get desired results, or you are facing problems while working with OST file, then it is good to opt for a third party OST to PST conversion tools. Conversion of OST to PST cannot be done without the use of a third party tools. Because Outlook itself do not provide any utility. That is why, you need to convert OST file with a third party tools. A lots of software are available in the market this time. But before purchasing this tool, know all the features of these tools by using a demo version.
