Search PST Formats in C#
Native and high performance PST message search using server-side Aspose.Email for .NET APIs, without the use of any software like Microsoft or Adobe PDF.
Aspose.Email for .NET
Overview
How to Search PST File Using C#
In order to search PST file, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document searching API for C# platform. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.Email and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Email
Steps to Search PST Files in C#
A basic message search with
APIs can be done with just few lines of code.
- Load PST file.
- Use Replace method of message Body.
- Save message
System Requirements
Our APIs are supported on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites on your system.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and Xamarin Platforms
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
- Aspose.Email for .NET DLL referenced in your project - Install from NuGet using the Download button above
Search PST Files - C#
MailMessage m = MailMessage.Load("GenerateMessage.pst");
m.Body = m.Body.Replace("[@@FullName@@", "Name to Replace");
m.Save("GenerateMessage.pst");
//In case BodyType of message is HTML. Then replacement would be in HtmlBody rather than Body alone.
//To filter messages with specific criteria https://docs.aspose.com/email/net/filter-messages-from-server-using-imap-client/
About Aspose.Email for .NET API
Aspose.Email is a Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird formats parsing solution. One can easily create, manipulate, convert email and storage formats such as MSG, EMLX, EML and MHT. Handling of email attachments, customization of message headers and implementation of different network protocols like POP3, IMAP & SMTP to send & receive emails is much easier. Its a standalone API and does not require Microsoft Outlook or any other software installation.PST What is PST File Format
Files with .PST extension represent Outlook Personal Storage Files (also called Personal Storage Table) that store variety of user information. User information is stored in folders of different types that include emails, calendar items, notes, contacts, and several other file formats. PST files are used for archiving emailing data offline that can be later loaded and viewed in various applications.
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