{"id":7070,"date":"2023-01-30T10:29:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T10:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=7070"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:11:19","slug":"recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Encrypted or Locked PST Files? 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When this happens, the application can no longer verify the credentials required to access the locked PST files. If it contains valuable personal or business data, it is needed to recover encrypted PST file. This blog will cover the causes of PST file corruption and the free ways to recover it. Also, it will show you how a professional tool, the <strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong>, can safely restore the email data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-Outlook-Email-Recovery-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/purchase-now.html\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Factors_Causing_PST_File_Corruption\" >Factors Causing PST File Corruption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Ways_to_Recover_Encrypted_PST_File_without_Outlook\" >Ways to Recover Encrypted PST File without Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Retrieve_Data_from_Encrypted_PST_File_Without_Hassle\" >Retrieve Data from Encrypted PST File Without Hassle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Why_Choose_Us_to_Recover_Data_from_Encrypted_PST_File\" >Why Choose Us to Recover Data from Encrypted PST File?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-emails-from-encrypted-pst\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Causing_PST_File_Corruption\"><\/span>Factors Causing PST File Corruption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various factors that lead to Outlook PST file corruption. A few of them are listed below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large PST Files: <\/strong>When a PST file exceeds the size limit, the risk of data corruption and errors increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abrupt Outlook or System Failures<\/strong>: Crashes while Outlook is running can interrupt the PST file operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abnormal Outlook Shutdown:<\/strong> Forcefully closing Outlook can disrupt PST file integrity and prevent data from being saved correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Network Faults &amp; Cloud Storage Failures:<\/strong> Sync interruptions in cloud storage or saving PST files on network locations increase the chance of corruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add-in Clashes: <\/strong>Incompatible plugins or add-ins can cause frequent Outlook errors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Recover_Encrypted_PST_File_without_Outlook\"><\/span>Ways to Recover Encrypted PST File without Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have Office 365 subscription, then it allows you to repair your PST file with its in-built Scan PST feature. But you may face trouble when your PST file is encrypted with a Password. This built-in feature is not fruitful. So, in this case, you must take the help of an automated and expert-recommended PST Recovery Solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retrieve_Data_from_Encrypted_PST_File_Without_Hassle\"><\/span>Retrieve Data from Encrypted PST File Without Hassle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> is a full-featured utility that helps its users to fetch their emails from corrupted or damaged PST files. User has the chance to retrieve their data from the encrypted PST as well. Moreover, it also provides you with an opportunity to get your emails from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/repair-corrupt-pst-file\/\"><strong>corrupted Outlook PST<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Us_to_Recover_Data_from_Encrypted_PST_File\"><\/span>Why Choose Us to Recover Data from Encrypted PST File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It comes with three recovery modes: Standard, Advanced, and Deep. Choose the recovery mode for the added PST file as per its corruption level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly smart in retrieving your emails from the corrupted, damaged, or password-protected PST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows its users to recover all the PST items data, including contacts, calendars, etc., from the password-protected or without password PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have the option to recover the PST file in multiple file formats, such as DBX, EML, PST, MSG, and MBOX.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool provides you with the Auto Search feature that can search for your lost PST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can save your resultant PST locally or on a hard drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allows you to repair encrypted and password-protected PST files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above are a few advanced features of the tool. Now, in the following section, we will learn the steps to recover encrypted PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps to retrieve data from encrypted PST without Outlook:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the <strong>Outlook PST Repair Tool <\/strong>and run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the <strong>single or multiple PST files<\/strong> whose data you want to fetch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide the <strong>recovery mode<\/strong> of the added PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After selecting the recovery mode, it will start scanning your added files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following, click on the<strong> Save<\/strong> button, and it will start previewing the recovered items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>File Format<\/strong> for the resultant PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the other features of the tool in accordance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, pick the preferred destination, and your resultant file will be there in your selected format.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you now have the most trusted ways to recover emails from encrypted PST. Though if you have an Office 365 subscription, then you can use the ScanPST in-built feature. But it works without a password-protected PST. On the contrary, if you are loaded with a password-protected, corrupted, or damaged PST file. Then you should opt for the automated solution, the <strong>Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong>. It not only helps you to recover encrypted PST file but also allows you to use its several advanced features without any technical expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-outlook-rules-not-working\/\">Outlook Rules Not Working<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770631055253\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Is it possible to open an encrypted PST directly in Outlook?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> No. It is not possible to open an encrypted PST file directly in Microsoft Outlook. You need to have the correct password to open the encrypted PST file. Also, you can either decrypt it or provide the correct password to open the file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1770631085654\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Does Microsoft provide a free tool for decryption?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>No. Microsoft does not provide any free tool to decrypt the password-protected Outlook PST file. If the user has forgotten the password, Microsoft will not provide any utility that will recover that password. It only provides the <strong>Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST.EXE),<\/strong> which repairs the corruption.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Data corruption acts like a digital earthquake, typically caused by a system failure or malicious code. 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