Can I Open Password-Protected PST File Without the Original Password?

  • September 9, 2025 10:11 PM PDT

    I have an old Outlook PST file that I urgently need to access, but the problem is that it is password-protected, and unfortunately, I do not remember the original password anymore. This file contains some important emails and attachments that I need for work. Is there any way to open or recover data from a password-protected PST file without knowing the original password? If yes, can someone suggest reliable methods or tools to unlock it safely without losing any data?

  • September 9, 2025 10:50 PM PDT

    A few days ago I found an old PST file which contained some important office documents and emails, but I was unable to remember the password. Outlook kept asking for the password and I was unable to login. After doing some research I tried GainTools PST Password Recovery Tool. Initially I was a little scared that the data might get corrupted, but surprisingly this tool turned out to be very easy and safe. Just select the file, run the process and the password gets removed. No technical skills were required. My file opened without any damage and now I am able to access all my data. If your PST file is also locked and you have forgotten the password, then this tool can be a good option.

    This post was edited by Laura Morgan at September 10, 2025 5:34 AM PDT