If you are using outlook.com as your email, it will connect the Exchange server.
It will replicate all the database records of the usersExchange mailbox.
But since the OST file is stored locally, it’s possible for you to continue to work offline.
When the Internet is restored, you’re able to update them to sync with the server.
There are problems when there are sync issues between Outlook and Exchange.
It could be a problem with a corrupt PST file also.
In many of the cases, the mailbox access errors within the OST file willcause error 0x8004010F.
Read about the different kind of Outlook 2016 errors and their solutions below.
Outlook Error 0x8004010F : Issues Behind It
Thisissue is mainly causedby acorrupted Outlook profile.
Due to OS or Office crashes, this can happen.
For example, you are using Outlook 2010 or 2013.
Then when you click send/receive emails, you may get this issue notification.
0x8004010F: Outlook data file cannot be accessed
or
0x8004010F: The operation failed.
Sometimes if this profile is corrupted, you’re free to face this issue.
In this case, you might just create a new profile.
Control Panel (View by small icons) > Mail2.
In the next pop-up windows, enter anew Profile name.4.
Then you should probably set up your existing Email account again.5.
Restart Outlook (if it is open).
In Windows 10, you’re free to press theWinkey and pop in Control.
you might then punch the Control Panel desktop app.
drive:\Users\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlookdrive:\Documents and configs\Local configs\utility Data\Microsoft\Outlook.
The above can be used to copy OST files to a new location.
(The steps are mentioned for 2013).2.File > Account options > Account Settings3.
Clck on the Data files tab.4.
Select your OST file and note the file location.5.
Generally, only one profile is required.
But if problems persist, create a new profile as mentioned above.
Then switch to the new Profile as mentioned below.1.Control Panel > Mail2.
On the next pop-up window, hit Show Profiles.3.
At the bottom, grab the option that says Always use this profile.4.
In the drop-box, select your newly created Profile.5.
When you restart Outlook, your email will be again configured.
Otherwise, you might import the PST or OST file into the current profile.For that stick to this.1.
Start Outlook2.File > Open & Export3.
Double-choose Open Outlook Data File4.
Browse to the OST file location and select it.5.
It will be imported.
If any of them are corrupted, then also theerror code 0x8004010Fis shown.
Before deleting the corrupt OST file, make another as the default data file.
you’re free to add the email account again or repair the OST file.
Otherwise, Outlook may not recognize the path properly.
In MS Outlook 2013, go through this.
Conclusion
There is no necessary to move your OST files to another computer.
There is no need to take backup also, if you are using an Exchange server.
But if there is a diasaster with the server, it is important you take backup.
you’re free to also convert OST to PST file, using third-party tools.
This will help in using the data file in older version of Outlook.
it’s possible for you to then use for offline purpose also.
To recover data from OST file, you may need to convert to PST file.
Then repair it and use it again.
By following the above methods, you’re free to fix the error code 0x8004010F easily.
