How to Fix a Corrupt PST File?

Trying to access a PST file but getting errors indicate that your PST file is corrupted. Not only this, unable to send your emails is also one of the sign of PST file corruption. PST file can get corrupted due to unexpected scenarios like below mentioned:

• One of the common reason for PST file corruption is inappropriate termination of Microsoft Outlook after utilizing it for sending or receiving emails
• PST file get corrupted due to severe malware infections. These viruses get into PST file when system is exposed to internet, accessed infected files attached to mail etc.
• You should keep track of PST file size because it should not reach its maximum level. If the PST file is oversized i.e. exceeds more than size limit then results in corruption
• Sometimes, due to application malfunction also PST file gets corrupted. This is mainly due to incompatibility, improper up gradation of Outlook etc.
• At times, PST files get corrupted as it is shared by multi users through a network

How to Repair PST file when it is Corrupted?

Look for a backup of PST file, if you have any. If backup is unavailable, then try out simple techniques mentioned below to ensure that you are getting errors due to PST file corruption.

1. Reinstall Outlook and install it back

2. Create a new PST and copy all attributes from the corrupted PST

If these techniques will not help you, try to use Microsoft inbuilt utility i.e. Inbox Repair tool to fix PST file that is corrupted. Just go to Program Files to access Scanpst and double click on it. Select the file that has to be fixed and Click on Start. When it displays errors, click on Repair. That’s it, it checks your PST file repeatedly for errors.

In case you fail to fix damaged PST file even after using Inbox Repair Tool, then get an advanced PST Repair tool like Remo Repair Outlook for fixing PST file when it is corrupted. It is one of the read only software that will not modify any attribute exist on your PST file during repair process instead creates new document.

Remo Outlook PST Repair - Free Tool to Fix Corrupt PST File-

Remo Repair Outlook fixes PST file damaged due to virus infection, application malfunction or crash, etc. The software helps in repairing corrupted PST files created on all the versions of Microsoft Outlook, including the latest Outlook 2016. It is designed with simple GUI interface and has self-explained options, so that new users can install and run it effortlessly to repair Outlook PST file that is damaged. The tool even repairs oversized and inaccessible PST file.

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Complete Guide to Repair Corrupted Outlook PST file:

Step 1: Download Remo Repair Outlook and install the software on your PC.

Step 2: Launch the software and initialize the repair process. Here you’ll find three options i.e. “Open Default PST File”, “Select PST File Manually” and “Find All your PST Files”.

Click on “Open Default PST File” button to select the damaged PST file from default location. Choose “Select PST File Manually” button to locate your damaged PST file by providing the path or click on “Find All your PST Files” to choose a PST file, when you are unware about the PST file location.

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 3:Choose the appropriate scanning method i.e. Normal Scan and Smart Scan.

Figure B: Choose Scanning Method

Step 4: Browse for the destination path and click on “Repair” button

Step 5: Soon after completion of the repair process, you will get notified

Figure C: Repaired PST File