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PCVITA software to remove the password from locked Outlook PST files
PST Password Recovery Tool
PCVITA PST Password Recovery Tool removes the password from locked Outlook PST files, so you open your data again without the old password. Microsoft says it cannot recover a lost PST password and PCVITA software does not reveal it either. PST password remover handles ANSI and Unicode files, long and multilingual passwords and many files in one batch on Windows or Mac. Free demo shows the lock icon status of every file you add.
- Input
- Password protected PST files, ANSI and Unicode
- Result
- PST file with the password removed
- Handles
- Complex, lengthy and multilingual passwords
- Works with
- Outlook 2024 to 2007 PST files, Windows and Mac
Add one file or a full folder, search your drives for locked files and remove their passwords in bulk without Outlook. See all features. For a damaged PST that fails to open, use the Outlook PST Repair Tool. On a Mac, download Mac PST Password Remover.
How to Remove Password From a PST File Without the Old One
Feed in a locked PST file and get the same file back with no password, folders and messages as they were.
Password Protected PST File
Outlook 2024 to 2007, ANSI or Unicode
- Password lost, forgotten or never written down
- Orphaned PST files outside any Outlook profile
- Folders full of locked PST files
PCVITA PST Password Remover
Works on Windows and Mac
- Add File, Add Folder or Search PST File
- Lock icon shows the protection status
- Backup prompt before the removal
PST File Without a Password
Opens in Outlook with no password prompt
- Folder structure and metadata unchanged
- Unlock icon replaces the lock icon
- New password can be set in Outlook
- 1AddSelect locked PST files or a folder or search the drives.
- 2CheckCheck the lock icon and save a CSV report if you need a record.
- 3RemoveClick Remove Password, back up the file and confirm.
Remove PST File Password in 6 Steps
Six screens of the Windows edition, from the first click to the unlocked file. Click a step to view its screen or open the Windows Software Guide. Mac steps are in the Mac Software Guide.
Step 1. Load PST Files or a Folder
Download PCVITA software, install it and start the program. Click Add Files to select single PST files or Add Folder to load a folder of password protected PST files, then click OK.
Step 2. Search for Locked PST Files
Choose the Search PST File option and the software finds locked PST files on your system. If you add a wrong file, select it and click Remove File or click Remove All to clear the panel.
Step 3. Check the Lock Status
Check the panel. It lists the added PST files with their status and the lock icon shows which files carry a password.
Step 4. Save a CSV Report
Click Generate CSV Report to save the file path and the encryption status of the listed PST files in a CSV file.
Step 5. Click Remove Password
Click Remove Password. Before the removal starts, a prompt tells you to create a backup of the PST file. Make the copy, then continue.
Step 6. Confirm the Removal
When PCVITA software removes the password, click OK. Lock icon in the panel changes to an unlock icon and the PST file opens in Outlook without a password.
Free demo, no payment to check your PST files.
PST Unlocker Software Features
Four groups of options for locked Outlook data files.
Loads Many Locked PST Files in One Batch
Add single files, a full folder or the result of a drive search, then clear their passwords together.
Add Files and Add Folder
Select single PST files or point PCVITA software at a folder and the locked PST files inside it join the list.
Search PST File on Your Computer
Search PST File finds protected files on the system when you forget where Outlook saved them.
Remove File and Remove All
Wrongly added files leave the panel with Remove File and Remove All empties the list in one click.
Bulk Password Removal
Clear passwords from many PST files in one job instead of working on them one at a time.
Shows Lock Status and Saves a CSV Report
Know which files carry a password before you change anything.
Lock Icon in the File Panel
A lock icon marks every PST file with encryption and the free demo shows the same status.
CSV Report on Windows
Generate CSV Report records file location and encryption status for all listed PST files.
Removal Report on Mac
Mac edition creates a CSV removal report and asks for a destination path.
One Window Interface
The panel, the buttons and the status sit on a single screen, so there are no extra menus to search.
Removes the Password and Keeps Your Data
Emails, folders and message properties stay as they were and only the password protection goes.
Backup Prompt Before Removal
A prompt asks for a backup copy before PCVITA software clears the password.
Folder Structure and Metadata Stay
PST password remover keeps the original folder structure and the metadata of the Outlook data.
Long and Multilingual Passwords
Multilingual and lengthy passwords come off the PST file without you typing them.
ANSI and Unicode PST Files
Both PST formats lose their password, from Outlook 2024 back to Outlook 2007 and below.
Orphaned PST Files
Orphaned PST files that no Outlook profile uses lose their password too.
Confirms the Result on Windows and Mac
Windows shows a new icon and Mac changes the status to Not Protected.
Success Message and Unlock Icon
A message confirms the removal and the lock icon changes to an unlock icon in the Windows edition.
Not Protected Status on Mac
Mac edition changes the status of the PST file from Protected to Not Protected and shows a completed message.
Works Without Outlook
Outlook does not have to be installed on the machine. Need to view the emails afterwards? Use the Free PST Viewer and Reader.
Windows and Mac Editions
Windows and Mac installers are separate. Mac users get PST Password Remover for Mac.
Test the lock status on your own files. Full edition removes the password.
Why Outlook Cannot Recover a Lost PST Password
Four Microsoft facts and how PCVITA software answers them.
- 1
Microsoft Cannot Recover It
Microsoft says it cannot recover the password of an Outlook Data File if you forget it. PCVITA PST Password Remover takes another route and removes the password, so you open the data again.
- 2
Change Password Asks for the Old One
Outlook asks for the current password in the Old password box before it accepts a new one. PCVITA software needs no old password and clears the protection from the file.
- 3
Passwords are Case Sensitive
Outlook passwords are case sensitive and hold up to 15 characters and Caps Lock is a common reason a password attempt fails. Check the case first. If the password still fails, remove it with PCVITA software.
- 4
Only PST Files Take a Password
Microsoft notes that you cannot set a password on an OST file and the Change Password option does not appear for OST files. PCVITA software works on PST files only.
Prepare Before Removing the PST File Password
Seven checks before the first removal. Tick them off before the first job.
- Save a copy of every locked PST file in a separate folder. PCVITA software asks for a backup before the removal and a copy keeps the original safe.
- Note where the PST files sit or use the Search PST File option to find them.
- Try the password once more with the exact case and Caps Lock off. Microsoft lists both as common causes of a failed attempt.
- Check the system for 100 MB free disk space, 4 GB RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (2.40 GHz) or better.
- Expect a removal, not a reveal. Old password stays unknown after the job ends.
- Plan a new password if the file needs one. Outlook sets it later under Data File Settings and Change Password.
- Try the free demo on your own PST files before buying. Download the PST Password Remover demo and see which files show a lock icon.
System lines match the Specifications table below and the password lines come from the Microsoft pages listed under Sources.
PST Password Remover Pricing
Free demo first, then one licence. Demo shows the lock status and full edition removes the password. Mac edition has its own Buy PST Password Remover for Mac link.
Demo Edition
Free
Find out which PST files are locked
- Lock icon statusShown
- Password removalFull edition only
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 19.8 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$29 one licence
Clear the password on the PST files you load
- Lock icon statusShown
- Password removalIncluded
- DeliveryEmail after payment
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in the full edition Everything the free demo shows, plus the password removal
- Remove Password From Locked PST Files
- Add Files, Add Folder and Search PST File
- File List Management Controls
- Lock Icon Status in the File Panel
- CSV Report of Location and Status
- Both PST Formats Supported
- Complex and Multilingual Passwords
- Windows and Mac Editions
PST Password Remover Specifications
Version, system needs and file support in one place.
| Version | 4.0 (Windows) |
|---|---|
| File size | 19.8 MB (Windows) |
| Windows versions | Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008 |
| Hardware | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 (2.40 GHz) processor, 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free hard disk space. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later |
| Mac edition | Version 3.0, 26.10 MB, own installer for macOS 10.8 and later on Intel or Apple Silicon with 4 GB RAM and 100 MB free disk space. Steps in the Mac Software Guide |
| Free demo limit | Shows the lock icon status of the PST files you add, removes no password |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment confirmation |
| Input files | Password protected PST files, ANSI and Unicode, including orphaned PST files |
|---|---|
| Outlook versions | PST files of Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and below |
| Adding files | Add Files, Add Folder and Search PST File, plus list controls |
| Passwords | Long and multilingual passwords are removed, never revealed |
| Result | PST file without a password, folder structure and metadata unchanged |
| Reports | CSV report of file location and encryption status |
| Outlook installation | Not needed |
Outlook Change Password vs PST Password Remover
Microsoft has no official way to remove a lost PST password. Here is what Outlook offers next to PCVITA software, so you can decide which route fits your file.
| Point | Outlook Change Password | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Old password | Asked in the Old password box | Not needed |
| Lost password | Microsoft cannot recover it | Password removed, never revealed |
| Files at a time | One data file in Data File Settings | Many files by Add Folder or Search PST File |
| Outlook needed | Yes, you work inside Outlook | No, standalone software |
| Status check | Outlook asks for the password when it opens the file | Lock icon and CSV report before the removal |
| Password limits | New password up to 15 characters, case sensitive | Complex and multilingual passwords removed |
| Price | Part of Outlook at no extra cost | Free demo, $29 full edition |
Outlook facts come from the two Microsoft Support pages listed in the Sources. Tool details come from the Features and Specifications sections.
Checks Before Removing a Forgotten PST Password
- PST password remover clears the password and shows no old one, so note the old password if other files use it.
- Microsoft cannot get back a PST password you forgot and Outlook gives no official way to remove a lost one.
- Passwords are case sensitive, so test the exact case and Caps Lock once before you decide the password is lost.
- Copy the PST file first. PCVITA software prompts for a backup and a copy protects the original.
- Outlook sets no password on OST files, so a locked file you want to open must be a PST file.
Open the Windows Software Guide for the full screens.
Sources for PST Password Facts Microsoft pages behind the password facts above
- Microsoft SupportMy Outlook Data File (.pst) password doesn’t work
- Microsoft SupportChange the password for an Outlook Data File (.pst)
PST Password Remover FAQs
Answers to the questions users ask before and during a PST password removal, grouped by topic.
Working and limits How the software behaves during the removal
How to remove password from a PST file?
Six steps clear the password off a PST file in the Windows edition.
- Step 1. Start PCVITA software and click Add Files or Add Folder.
- Step 2. Select the locked PST files or the folder and click OK.
- Step 3. Check the lock icon in the panel.
- Step 4. Click Remove Password.
- Step 5. Make a backup copy when the prompt asks, then continue.
- Step 6. Click OK and check the new icon.
Does the PST unlocker show my old password?
No. PCVITA software clears the password from the PST file and never reveals it. Your old password stays unknown, the file opens without one and you set a new password in Outlook if you want it.
Can Microsoft recover a forgotten PST password?
No. Microsoft says it cannot recover a forgotten Outlook Data File password and the Change Password box asks for the old one. PST password remover software clears the protection instead.
Can I remove the password from many PST files at once?
Yes. Point Add Folder at the directory that holds your locked PST files or use Search PST File to find them on your drives. PCVITA software lists them with their status and Remove Password clears them in one job.
How do I find a locked PST file if I do not know its location?
Let the software search. Select the Search PST File option and the remover finds protected PST files on the system. Add the ones you need to the panel.
Does the password removal change my emails or folders?
No. Only the password protection goes. PCVITA software keeps the original folder structure and the metadata of the PST file and a prompt asks for a backup first.
What does the CSV report contain?
File location and encryption status of the PST files in the panel. Click Generate CSV Report in the Windows edition to save it. Mac edition creates a CSV removal report with the destination path you choose.
How do I set a new password after the removal?
Use Outlook Change Password. Go to File, Account Settings, open the Data Files tab, select the PST file, click Settings and then Change Password. Leave the Old password box blank, enter the new password and click OK. Microsoft allows up to 15 characters and the password is case sensitive.
Demo and price What the demo covers and what a licence costs
What does the free demo of the PST unlocker do?
It shows the lock status. Free demo displays a lock icon for every PST file you add that carries a password and the Mac demo displays the protection status. Password removal needs the full edition.
How much does PST Password Remover cost?
$29. Full edition removes the password from the PST files you load, comes with a 30 day money back guarantee and arrives by email. Mac edition has its own Buy Now link and shows its price at checkout.
Compatibility and editions Outlook and Windows versions, Outlook installation, Mac and password types
Which versions does the Outlook PST password recovery software support?
Outlook 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007 and below. PCVITA software clears the protection from PST files made in any of these versions, in ANSI or Unicode format.
Which Windows editions work with PST password remover?
Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 (32 bit and 64 bit) and Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008. PST password remover needs 100 MB free disk space, 4 GB RAM and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (2.40 GHz). Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later must be on the machine.
Do I need Outlook installed to remove a PST password?
No. PST password remover is standalone software. It works without an Outlook installation on the machine.
Is there a Mac edition for PST password removal?
Yes. Mac users install a separate edition, Mac PST Password Remover. Use Add File or Add Folder or Search Files to scan a drive, then click Remove Password. Open the Mac Software Guide for the screens.
Can the tool remove complex, multilingual or orphaned PST passwords?
Yes. PCVITA software removes long, complex and multilingual passwords from both PST formats and it works on orphaned PST files that no Outlook profile uses.
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PST Password Remover Reviews
Ratings collected on pcvita.com and what customers wrote after their PST password removal.
PST password recovery application is a nice tool! my PST file locked with password and I was scared because at that time I do not have any solution. Then I purchased this software and within a minute it easily unlock password protected Outlook PST file. I certainly recommend this PST password unlocker tool to everyone who forgets their crucial PST password.
Outlook PST password recovery tool is the exact software what they told. I am completely satisfied with this software. It removes all types of a complex password from PST file of Outlook without any error. This company seriously did the awesome job by creating a remarkable application that can remove password from PST file. Thanks!
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Key Takeaways on PST Password Removal
The short version.
- Removal, not recovery: PCVITA software removes the PST password and never shows the old one.
- Microsoft limit: Microsoft cannot recover the password of a PST file and Change Password asks for the old one.
- Files and versions: PST files in both formats from Outlook 2024 back to Outlook 2007 and below, including orphaned files.
- Bulk work: Add Files, Add Folder and Search PST File load many locked files for one job.
- Demo and price: free demo reports the lock status and the full edition costs $29.
Test the PST Password Remover on Your Locked Files
Download the free demo, add your PST files and see which ones carry a password before you buy the full edition.
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