faq:email:repair_outlook_data_file_with_scanpst
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| ===== How to repair Outlook Data File with Scanpst? ===== | ===== How to repair Outlook Data File with Scanpst? ===== | ||
| - | Scanpst is an Inbox Repair Tool provided by Microsoft, which is used for diagnosing and repairing errors in your Outlook data file (.pst or .ost). | + | **Scanpst** is an Inbox Repair Tool provided by Microsoft, which is used for diagnosing and repairing errors in your Outlook data file (.pst or .ost). |
| You may consider using Scanpst when you receive an error that Outlook can't open your data file or folder, or when your data file is corrupted or damaged. | You may consider using Scanpst when you receive an error that Outlook can't open your data file or folder, or when your data file is corrupted or damaged. | ||
| - | Before your proceed, we strongly recommend you to **back up your existing Outlook data file**. If you are unsure of the process, please consult [[https:// | + | Before your proceed, we strongly recommend you to **[[https:// |
| + | If you are unsure of the process, please consult [[https:// | ||
| - | We will start by looking for the Scanpst tool in your PC. If you already know its file location, please skip to step. Make sure you have exit Ms Outlook. | + | We will start by looking for the Scanpst tool in your PC. If you already know its file location, please skip to step 4. Make sure you have exit Ms Outlook |
| 1. Right-click on the Outlook shortcut icon, and select **Properties**. | 1. Right-click on the Outlook shortcut icon, and select **Properties**. | ||
| - | 2. Then, click **Open File Locations**. | + | |{{: |
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| 3. On the opened location, look for scanpst.exe. | 3. On the opened location, look for scanpst.exe. | ||
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| 4. Double-click on scanpst.exe to open the Inbox Repair Tool. | 4. Double-click on scanpst.exe to open the Inbox Repair Tool. | ||
| - | 5. Click Browse to select the Outlook data file (.pst) you want to scan. If you need help locating your data file, see [[# | + | |{{: |
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| + | 5. Click **Browse** to select the Outlook data file (.pst) you want to scan. If you need help locating your data file, see [[# | ||
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| + | 6. Once you have selected the data file, click **Scan** to start scanning the .pst file. | ||
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| + | 7. If the scan returns an error, click **Repair** to fix the issue. | ||
| - | 6. Then, click **Scan** to start scanning the .pst file. | + | |{{: |
| - | 7. If the scan returns an error, click Repair | + | //Note:// |
| + | * If your .pst file is large, it may take some time for the scanning and repair process to complete. | ||
| + | * In some cases, you may need to run the tool several times to repair your outlook data file. | ||
| + | * If the .pst file is permanently deleted or corrupted beyond repair, it may not be recoverable. | ||
| - | //Note:// You may need to run the tool several times to repair | + | Reference: [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/ |
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| - | ==== Locating the Outlook Data Files ==== | + | ===== Locating the Outlook Data Files ===== |
| 1. Open your Ms Outlook. Select **File** > **Account Settings** > **Account Settings...**. | 1. Open your Ms Outlook. Select **File** > **Account Settings** > **Account Settings...**. | ||
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