If you have password-protected your Outlook PST file and now forgotten the password, then there is no need to panic. In this article, we will tell you how you can recover or remove the password of a PST file manually or with the help of a third-party tool.

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Why is a PST file password protected?
To prevent unauthorized access.
To keep Outlook data safe.
Only the person who has the password can access the data.
To reduce the chances of data loss or corruption.

Ways to remove PST password

1. Remove password through Outlook (if old password is remembered)

If you remember the old password, you can change or remove it with the help of Outlook:

• Open Microsoft Outlook on your Windows system.
• Right-click on the PST file whose password you want to change.
• Click on Data File Properties.
• Then click on the advanced button.
• Select the Change Password option.
• Enter the old password, then enter the new password and confirm.
• Press the OK button.

2. Removing password without Outlook (if forgotten password)

If you have forgotten the password, you can use the Softaken PST Password Removal Tool.

Tool Features:

No Microsoft Outlook required.
Works on PST files of any size and language.
It is possible to remove, recover, or set a new password.

Usage Process:

Open the Softaken PST Password Removal Tool.

• Add the PST file by clicking the (+) button.
• Choose from three options:
• Remove Password: Remove the password.
• Recover Password: Recover the password (3 possible passwords are found).
• Set New Password: Set a new password.
• Finally, save the report by clicking the Save Report button.
  

Conclusion:
Forgetting passwords is common in today's busy life. If you have the old password, you can change it with the help of Outlook. But if you have forgotten the password and Outlook is not available, you can easily access your data again by using the Softaken PST Password Removal Tool.

Note: You can also download the free trial version of this tool and understand its process first.