Are records in a PST file stored in as contiguous blocks?

Question

Let's assume a PST with the following structure:

Inbox:

Draft:

can I assume that msg1 & msg2 are stored next to each other and msg3 & msg4 are stored next to each other?

I'm already reading the spec, I just haven't been able to prove or disprove the above. — hba, Mar 19 '14 at 17:59

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 19 '14 at 18:03

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No, you cannot assume that - PST provider reuses free blocks.

answered Mar 19 '14 at 18:03

Thanks! Can I assume that each email sits in one block? Or can an email span multiple-blocks. – hba Mar 19 '14 at 18:17
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It can span multiple blocks. – Dmitry Streblechenko Mar 19 '14 at 18:18

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