PST Recovery becomes a necessity for overcoming issues related to corrupt PST file

When Outlook PST file gets corrupt, it is advised to make use of an inbuilt tool, such as Scandisk, and Scanpst.exe tools. Scandisk utility helps you to scan the entire hard drive whereas Scanpst.exe utility helps you to scan and repair PST file if it is corrupt. Corrupt Outlook PST file always bothers you by displaying different kind of error messages. And if they are accompanied by inability to access data, they are reason enough for panic. But there is no need to get upset. If the above mentioned tools do not help you to sort out the issue, then search your system for a backup. If backup is unavailable, then use it. Otherwise, use a third party Outlook PST recovery software to recover PST file.

To elaborate the above issue, let’s consider an error message that is confronted when you attempt to open a corrupt Outlook PST file, but fail to do so. On trying to use the inbuilt Inbox repair tool to repair the Outlook PST file, you find that the tool does not help you. Additionally, you receive an error message that looks like this:

“An unexpected error prevented access to this file. Use ScanDisk to check the disk for errors, and then try using the Inbox Repair Tool again”

Data of the Outlook mail-objects, such as contacts, tasks, events, contacts, attachments and appointments cannot be accessed.

Cause:

The primary reason for the occurrence of the above error message is the corruption of Outlook PST file due to which you are unable to access data of Outlook PST file and instead receive the above error message. Outlook PST file gets corrupt due to number of reasons, such as operating system failure, fatal virus attack, application malfunction, sudden system shutdown, system crash.

Resolution:

For resolving above problem and getting rid of the error message, you need to execute Scandisk utility on the Windows Hard disk to check for errors. Scandisk utility checks for error in the entire hard drive. In other words, Scandisk utility scans the hard disk to check if the disk contains any errors. When the disk checking process gets completed, an inbuilt Inbox repair tool is executed to repair the corrupt PST file. This tool can repair and recover PST file.

But in some cases, the inbuilt Inbox repair tool fails to perform PST recovery. For such cases, a third-party PST repair tool is the best option. These tools scan, repair, and recover PST files in a few simple steps. All the objects, such as contacts, attachments, appointments, tasks, journals, and notes get easily recovered. These tools are simple and easy to use.

Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST Repair is a high-end utility used to recover PST file and data which the Outlook PST file contains. The tool restores data in a new Outlook PST file that can be detected by the host operating system. A different user profile is generated by each Outlook PST file. The tool is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, and NT4 (SP6).

Repair Corrupt Pst File

Corrupt Outlook PST file returns error message

Corruption of the PST file causes a lot of problems for Outlook users. Mail objects, such as messages, contacts, attachments, appointments, contacts, journals, and tasks cannot be accessed. A number of reasons are responsible for corruption. These reasons may be power outage, unexpected system shutdown, application malfunction, and fatal virus attack. Irrespective of the causes, to overcome such situation, you need to run inbuilt Inbox repair tool to repair corrupt PST file. Otherwise, opt for a third-party Outlook PST Repair tool so you can easily repair PST file.

Consider a realistic situation. Suppose, your office has shifted to some other place. After going to your new office, when you start your system and open MS-Outlook for sending e-mail, you receive an error message as below:

Outlook won’t start, error message says “The set folders could not be opened.

Above error messages do not allow you to perform Outlook mail operations. You face serious problems as the mails cannot be accessed.

Cause:

Reason for the occurrence of the above error message are that:

• You are deploying Outlook 2003 application with the Office 2003 Custom Installation Wizard and specifying a PST file in the Windows Installer transform with the help of a Default location for PST files path option. Above error message appears when a file name is specified instead of required folder path.

• You are using corrupt or damaged Outlook PST file .

Solution:

• For solving this issue, try to edit MST file with the help of a Custom Installation Wizard. For doing this, follow the below steps:

1. From the Change Office User Settings, expand Microsoft Outlook 2003, Miscellaneous, and then click on PST Settings.

2. Fromthe right pane, open Default location for PST files, and enter the path that you want in the box. For example, enter %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\.

3. Select OK option, and then follow the instructions that are displayed in the wizard. After correcting the MST file, use Office with the help of appropriate MST file.

• If the issue is occurring because of corrupt Outlook PST file, execute inbuilt Inbox repair tool to repair PST file. If the results are not satisfactory, then use a third party Outlook PST repair tool. These third party tools repair PST file in an effective manner and make Outlook application free from errors.

Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST Repair is used to repair PST file and access Outlook mail-objects, such as contacts, attachments, appointments, tasks, journals, events, and other Objects. It shows compatibility with Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, and 2000.