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PCVITA software for Exchange mailbox recovery from EDB files
Exchange Mailbox Recovery Tool
PCVITA Exchange Mailbox Recovery Tool recovers one mailbox or every mailbox from a corrupt, dismounted or offline EDB file. Exchange mailbox recovery starts when you add the file and select Quick scan or Advance scan. PCVITA software lists mailboxes with their folder hierarchy and previews emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes and journals. Export the mailboxes you select to PST, PDF, MSG, EML, HTML, MBOX, Live Exchange or Office 365. Free demo exports 25 items per folder.
- Input
- EDB and STM files, dismounted or offline
- Output
- PST, PDF and six more targets
- Keeps
- Folder hierarchy and every item type
- Scan
- Quick and Advance, no EDB size limit
Recover one mailbox or all of them. Large PST files split on export. See all features. Need to fix the database file itself? Open the EDB Repair Tool. Moving mailboxes to the cloud? Open the Exchange to Office 365 Migration Tool.
How Exchange Mailbox Recovery Works With EDB Files
Add the database file that holds your lost mailbox. Scan it, preview the mailbox and save the data you need.
EDB File With the Lost Mailbox
Exchange 2003 to 2019 databases
- Deleted and disconnected mailboxes
- User, Archive, Legacy and Shared mailboxes
- Private and public folder databases
PCVITA Exchange Mailbox Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Select File or Search File
- Quick and Advance scan
- Preview before you export
Saved Mailbox Data
Stored where you choose
- PST, PDF and four more file types
- Live Exchange and Office 365
- Folder hierarchy kept
- 1AddLoad the EDB file or search your drives for it.
- 2ScanSelect a scan mode and open the mailbox you lost.
- 3SaveExport the mailbox or folder in the format you need.
Recover an Exchange Mailbox in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one mailbox from the first click to the saved PST. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers every screen in detail.
Step 1. Install and Start the Software
Install the software, then start it from the install location or from Start and All Programs. First start shows a Prerequisite Component Status window. Microsoft Outlook must be installed on the same machine.
Step 2. Add the Mailbox Database File
Click Add File and the Add File window opens with two options. Select File opens a browse window where the ... icon finds the EDB file, for example Public Pub1.edb or Private Priv1.edb. Search File scans all drives or selected drives and lists the .edb files it finds, so you choose one and click Add. Priv.stm or Pub.stm in the same folder loads with the EDB file. When the STM file sits in another folder, browse to it.
Step 3. Select a Scan Mode
Quick scan recovers mailboxes or folders from .edb files at a faster pace. Advance scan fits highly corrupted EDB files and files where Quick scan shows no data. 64 bit systems work too. Select a mode, click Add and watch the scan progress.
Step 4. Preview the Recovered Mailbox
A dialog confirms the scan and the left panel lists mailboxes with the full folder hierarchy. Click Yes and the scan result saves. Expand a mailbox with the plus sign and select a folder to list its mails. Open any mail in 8 views, which are Normal Mail, Hex, MIME, Message Header, HTML, RTF, Properties and Attachments.
Step 5. Export the Mailbox You Need
Export migrates mailboxes. Export Selected migrates only the emails, contacts and calendars you check so a single mailbox leaves on its own. Seven export types wait in the list, from PST and MSG to HTML and Live Exchange. PST export offers PST Split for large files and a date filter. Categories cover Mails, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, Journals and Notes. Click Save, browse to the destination, click OK and click Export.
Step 6. Check the Report and Open the PST
The export screen shows the folder, the item count and the destination path. Export Report holds Source File Name, Success Count and Fail Count for the job. Click Save to store it as a CSV file you open in Excel. Windows limits a saved file name to 256 characters, so longer names save under a different name and the report lists the Original File Path and the Relocated File Path. In Outlook select File, Open & Export and Open Outlook Data File, browse to the PST and click Open. Outlook lists the mailbox in a separate pane.
Preview mailboxes in the demo edition with no licence.
Exchange Mailbox Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA software does with an Exchange database file when a mailbox is lost, grouped by task.
Finds the Database File That Holds Your Mailbox
Recovery starts with the right file, so you can browse to it or let the software search your drives.
Select File for a Known Path
Browse to Public Pub1.edb or Private Priv1.edb with the ... icon and click Open.
Search File Across Drives
Select Search All Drive or Search Selected Drive and the software lists the .edb files it finds. Choose one and click Add.
STM Files Load With the EDB File
Priv.stm or Pub.stm in the same folder joins the EDB file. Point the software to the STM file when it sits in another folder.
Dismounted and Offline Files Work
Add a dismounted or offline mailbox file and recover from it while Exchange Server stays out of the job.
Scans Deleted and Disconnected Mailboxes Inside the EDB File
Two scan modes cover light damage and heavy damage. File size never limits either mode.
Quick Scan for Faster Recovery
Quick scan recovers mailboxes or folders from .edb files at a faster pace. Start here when only one mailbox went missing.
Advance Scan for Heavy Corruption
Advance scan goes deep into highly corrupted EDB files and into files where Quick scan shows no data. 64 bit systems work too.
Mailbox Types the Scan Lists
User, Archive, Legacy, Disconnected and Shared mailboxes all show in the left panel with their folder hierarchy.
Encryption Removed From Messages
S/MIME certificates and OpenPGP keys come off messages, the two email encryption types the software removes.
No EDB File Size Limit
Add EDB files of any size and scan them in either mode.
Single Mailbox Recovery With Preview and Export Selected
Check one mailbox on screen, then save only that mailbox or folder.
Eight Mail Views
Open a mail in Normal Mail, Hex, MIME, Message Header, HTML, RTF, Properties or Attachments view.
Tabs for Every Item Type
Left tabs open Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Journal and Folder list for the mailbox you selected.
Export Selected for One Mailbox
Check a mailbox, a folder or a few mails and click Export Selected. Everything else stays behind.
Horizontal and Vertical View
Flip the display pane between the default Horizontal View and Vertical View.
Backup Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Data to PST or Live Exchange
Save a recovered mailbox as a file you keep or move it into a working server.
PST With Split and Filters
Split large PST files and filter by date and time. Categories cover Mails, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, Journals and Notes.
PDF, MSG, EML, HTML and MBOX Files
Save mailbox items in five more file types. PDF adds page size, margins, a Bates Number and a Date Stamp.
Live Exchange and Office 365 Targets
Move recovered mailboxes to Live Exchange Server or to Office 365. Live Exchange export asks for full admin rights on the server mailbox.
Export Report in CSV
Success Count and Fail Count for every source file land in a CSV report you open in Excel.
Test these options on your own EDB file. Preview every mailbox in the demo edition before you buy.
Manual Exchange Mailbox Recovery and Where It Stops
Four steps of the cmdlet route and the limit Microsoft documents at every step. PCVITA software covers the gaps.
- 1
Deleted Mailboxes Wait 30 Days
Exchange keeps a deleted mailbox as a disconnected mailbox until the retention period ends, which is 30 days by default. Microsoft says that after the period ends the mailbox is purged and the data loss is permanent. In Exchange Admin Center you open Recipients, select Mailboxes, select More, click Connect a Mailbox, choose the mailbox and click Connect. PCVITA software scans the EDB file you add and lists the mailboxes inside it.
- 2
Connect-Mailbox Needs a Free User Account
Microsoft says Connect-Mailbox joins disconnected mailboxes to existing user accounts that do not already have mailboxes. Deleting a mailbox also deletes its Active Directory account, so you find a free account with Get-User first. Microsoft warns that the linked account gets full access to all mail in the mailbox. PCVITA software saves the mailbox to a file, so no account change is needed.
- 3
Restore Requests Need a Target Mailbox
Microsoft says New-MailboxRestoreRequest moves content from a soft deleted or disabled mailbox into a connected mailbox. Target mailboxes must exist first. You copy the MailboxGuid from Get-MailboxStatistics and pass it as the SourceStoreMailbox. BadItemLimit defaults to 0, so one bad item fails the request. PCVITA software lists items on screen and exports the ones you select.
- 4
Empty Results End the Cmdlet Route
Get-MailboxStatistics shows whether the database still holds your mailbox. Empty results mean the cmdlets have nothing left to connect or restore. PCVITA software keeps going when you hold an older EDB file that still contains the mailbox. Add that file and scan it.
Prepare Before You Recover a Mailbox
Seven checks before your first Exchange mailbox recovery scan. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Check the 30 day window. Use the Get-MailboxStatistics cmdlet to confirm the database still lists your deleted mailbox.
- Find a free user account with the Get-User cmdlet when you plan to connect the mailbox by cmdlet. Select an account that has no mailbox.
- Copy the EDB file and any STM file to a safe folder before you scan. Keep the original untouched.
- Install Microsoft Outlook on the recovery PC. Expect the Prerequisite Component Status window on first start. PST export needs Outlook.
- Start the software as administrator with the Run as Administrator option on Windows 10, 8, 7 or Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008.
- Choose a destination drive with free space for the exported files. Live Exchange export needs full administrator rights for that server mailbox.
- Test the free demo on your file before you pay. Download the demo edition and open the scanned mailboxes in preview.
System lines match the version and system table below. Cmdlet lines follow the Microsoft pages linked in the Sources.
Mailbox Recovery Tool Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions scan and preview the same way. Export volume is the only difference.
Demo Edition
Free
Preview every mailbox with a 25 item export limit
- Export25 item limit per folder
- FeaturesAll
- LicenceNot needed
Version 9.0, 34.9 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$299 one licence
Export every mailbox you load
- ExportNo 25 item limit
- FeaturesAll
- DeliveryEmail within 15 minutes
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Every option sits in both editions, export volume is the only difference
- Select File and Search File
- Both Scan Modes
- EDB Files of Any Size
- Folder Hierarchy Kept
- Eight Mail Views
- Export Selected
- PST Split Option
- Exchange 2003 to 2019 EDB Files
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and mailbox recovery details in one place.
| Version | 9.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 34.9 MB |
| MD5 | 8f1e5c4d |
| Windows versions | Windows 10, 8 and 7 (32 and 64 bit), Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008 |
| Launch | Use the Run as Administrator option on the Windows versions above |
| Hardware | Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor (x86, x64) or equivalent, 2 GB RAM, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Full preview of recovered data and a 25 item export limit per folder |
| Delivery | Download link and activation key reach your inbox within 15 minutes of payment confirmation |
| Input files | Corrupt, dismounted or offline EDB files, plus STM files |
|---|---|
| Exchange versions | Exchange Server 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003 (32 and 64 bit) |
| Outlook versions | Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and 2003 (32 and 64 bit), needed for the Use Outlook option in the Export window |
| Mailbox types | User, Archive, Legacy, Disconnected and Shared mailboxes |
| Items recovered | Emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes and journals |
| Scan modes | Quick scan and Advance scan, no EDB file size limit |
| Export formats | PST, PDF, MSG, EML, HTML, MBOX, Live Exchange and Office 365 |
| Export options | Export Selected, Date and Time filter, categories, PST Split, PDF page layout and Bates Number |
Exchange Cmdlets vs PCVITA Mailbox Recovery
What Microsoft documents for Connect-Mailbox and New-MailboxRestoreRequest next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your mailbox.
| Point | Exchange Cmdlets | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Disconnected or soft deleted mailbox that the database still holds | EDB file you add, from Exchange 2003 to 2019 |
| Time limit | Default retention ends after 30 days, then the mailbox is purged | Scan any EDB file you still hold, including older copies |
| Needs | A user account without a mailbox or an existing target mailbox | The file path and a scan mode |
| Access | The linked account gets full access to all mail in the mailbox | You choose the folder or server that receives the export |
| Bad items | BadItemLimit defaults to 0, so one bad item fails a restore request | Advance scan handles highly corrupted files and you preview items first |
| Where | Connect-Mailbox works in on premises Exchange only | Windows desktop software that opens EDB files |
| Use | PowerShell commands with the right permissions assigned | Graphical steps, add file, scan, preview, export |
| Price | Cmdlets ship with Exchange Server | Free demo, full edition $299 |
Cmdlet facts come from Disconnected mailboxes in Exchange Server (Microsoft Learn), Connect-Mailbox (Microsoft Learn) and New-MailboxRestoreRequest (Microsoft Learn). PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Recover a Deleted Mailbox
- Check the retention window first. Microsoft sets 30 days as the default retention for disabled and deleted mailboxes and purges them afterward.
- Connect to the right account. Microsoft recommends the ValidateOnly switch of Connect-Mailbox to verify which user account a mailbox tries to connect to.
- Create the target mailbox first. New-MailboxRestoreRequest needs the target mailbox to exist before the request can succeed.
- Know the restore rules. Microsoft says a deleted mailbox connects to a different user account only when that account has no mailbox.
- Use a recovery database for backups. Recovery databases mount a restored database and extracts data without disrupting user access to current data. Windows Server Backup restores only file level backups to it.
If no backup exists or the 30 days have passed, add the EDB file to PCVITA software and click Add to start the scan. For database level repair open the EDB Repair Tool and for Eseutil commands see Exchange database recovery using Eseutil.
Sources for Exchange Mailbox Recovery Facts Microsoft pages behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft LearnDisconnected mailboxes in Exchange Server
- Microsoft LearnConnect-Mailbox
- Microsoft LearnNew-MailboxRestoreRequest
- Microsoft LearnRestore data using a recovery database
- Microsoft LearnRestore a backup of Exchange using Windows Server Backup
Single Mailbox Recovery and Deleted Mailbox FAQs
Answers to questions admins ask before they recover an Exchange mailbox, grouped by topic.
Recovery and Limits How the software behaves with a lost mailbox
How does PCVITA software recover a mailbox from an EDB file?
Six steps recover a mailbox from an EDB file.
- Step 1. Install the software and start it from Start.
- Step 2. Click Add File and use Select File or Search File.
- Step 3. Select Quick scan or Advance scan.
- Step 4. Preview the mailbox and its folders.
- Step 5. Select a format and click Export.
- Step 6. Save the export report and add the PST to Outlook.
Can I do single mailbox recovery from an Exchange database?
Yes. Add the EDB file, scan it and check the one mailbox or folder you need. Click Export Selected and the software saves only what you checked. Narrow a PST export further with the Date and Time filter.
Can the software recover a deleted or disconnected Exchange mailbox?
Yes. PCVITA software lists User, Archive, Legacy, Disconnected and Shared mailboxes found in the EDB file. Exchange purges a deleted mailbox after the default 30 days, so add an older EDB file that still holds the mailbox when the live database no longer does.
What if Get-MailboxStatistics shows no result for my deleted mailbox?
Then Connect-Mailbox and New-MailboxRestoreRequest have nothing to work on. Empty results mean the database no longer holds the mailbox. Add an EDB file or restored database file that still contains it and scan that file instead.
Can I recover a mailbox from a dismounted EDB file?
Yes. PCVITA software loads dismounted and offline EDB files, so Exchange Server does not have to be online during the scan. Exchange Server matters only for Live Exchange export.
When should I select Advance scan instead of Quick scan?
Select Advance scan for heavy damage. Advance scan handles highly corrupted EDB files and files where Quick scan shows no data. Quick scan recovers mailboxes or folders faster when the damage is light.
How do I backup a Microsoft Exchange mailbox to PST with PCVITA?
Export the mailbox to PST from an EDB file you add. Check the mailbox and click Export Selected, then choose PST. Add a PST Split option for large files and categories for Mails, Contacts, Calendars, Tasks, Journals and Notes.
Can I send a recovered mailbox back to a live Exchange server?
Yes. Live Exchange export moves recovered mailboxes into a working Exchange server and needs full admin rights on the server mailbox.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo of the mailbox recovery software do?
Everything but unlimited export. Demo edition loads files, scans them and shows every recovered mailbox item in preview. Every export type stops at 25 items per folder.
How much does the full edition cost?
$299 for one licence. Full edition exports without the 25 item limit and carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Your download link and activation key reach your inbox within 15 minutes of payment.
Where can I download Exchange mailbox recovery software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 9.0 of the demo edition weighs 34.9 MB and installs on Windows. Install it, add your EDB file and preview the mailbox before you buy.
Compatibility and Files Exchange and Windows versions, Outlook and file size
Which Exchange Server versions does the software cover?
Six Exchange Server versions, 2003 to 2019, in 32 bit and 64 bit. PCVITA software opens the private and public folder EDB files of these versions and the STM files of Exchange 2003 and older.
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 10, 8 and 7 plus Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008, on 32 bit or 64 bit. You need an Intel Pentium 1 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space. Start the software with the Run as Administrator option.
Do I need Outlook for Exchange mailbox recovery?
Yes for PST export. Microsoft Outlook must sit on the PC for the Use Outlook option in the Export window. Server mailbox admin rights matter for Live Exchange export too.
Does EDB file size matter?
No. EDB files of any size load without a cap. Large EDB files scan in both modes. Big PST exports split with the PST Split option. For database conversion alone see EDB Converter.
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Reviews From Users Who Recovered Exchange Data
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and customer words after an Exchange recovery job.
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Key Takeaways on Mailbox Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Source files. Exchange mailbox recovery works from corrupt, dismounted or offline EDB files of Exchange Server 2003 to 2019 and keeps the folder hierarchy.
- Single mailbox. Export Selected saves one mailbox or folder and leaves everything else behind.
- Two scan modes. Quick scan recovers faster. Advance scan digs into highly corrupted files. No EDB size limit applies.
- Save anywhere. Recovered mailboxes go to PST and other files, to Live Exchange or to Office 365.
- Demo and price. Free demo previews all recovered data. Export stops at 25 items per folder. Full edition costs $299 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.
Recover a Deleted Exchange Mailbox From Your EDB File
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