Free method to recover PST file from Exchange 2007 sp1 32-bit server.

Often, it becomes difficult to work with 32-bit operating systems with compatibility issues with certain applications. Same is the case with exchange server 2007 32 bit which requires a server with 32-bit operating system and the hardware that is compatible as well.


Although there are various software’s that makes the emails visible with the option to extract PST by only paying $100-$700 depending on the software, you can do it absolutely free with a bit of time in your hands.

Requirements:

1. VMware vSphere client or workstation

2. 32-bit operating system preferably Windows server 2008 R2

3. Exchange server 2007 management tools

4. Outlook 2007 client

5. Same network as the Exchange server domain.

6. Host to run the VM that is different from the exchange server


Follow the below steps to extract the PST file concerned mailboxes.


Steps:

1. Download the 32-bit windows server from the below Microsoft link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5023

Install the virtual machine with required configurations and with trial version for 180 days.


2. Add server to domain same as that of the exchange server.

3. Install exchange server management shell from the below link


https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16194

 




While proceeding select only the management tools and no other server role and initiate install.

 



After installation, open the exchange management shell and run the following command

>Export-mailbox -identity <mailboxname> -PSTFolderPath <path to save PST file>





 


You would find the required PST file extracted and ready to import in your outlook.

This is particularly helpful if the mailbox is migrated from Exchange server to Microsoft 365 / Office 365.


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