Recover data from OST file

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I need to recover some mails from a backed up OST file. Unfortunately, I deleted the corresponding IMAP mail account from Outlook. When I recreate the mail account and replace the created OST file with my backup I get the following error message:

The file {path}.ost cannot be accessed because it has been configured for use with a different mailbox.

How to solve this problem?

Please don't suggest a OST to PST tool unless you know it works. I tried numerous of those tools from dubious looking websites and none worked.

Please note: I am using Outlook 2013 Preview.

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