Most of the Outlook users fail to access PST file of Outlook 2010 due to ‘Outlook PST File Not Valid’ error message. Outlook 2010 PST not valid is one of the annoying issue which you can get at any instant of time. Generally, this type of error occurs when you are trying to access any emails or other data in Outlook. This is really a serious problem due to which you are unable from accessing your vital Outlook data.
Manual method to fix the Outlook 2010 PST file not valid error
Make use of inbuilt Inbox Repair utility (scanpst.exe) of Microsoft Outlook to repair Outlook 2010 PST file not valid error. But, it does not guarantee that this scanpst.exe is going to fix the issue. This is because it comes with several limitations and usually fails to resolve severe problems. So, the only way to fix Outlook PST file not valid error is by using Remo Repair Outlook tool.
Quick and easiest method for repairing Outlook 2010 PST file not valid
Remo Repair Outlook software is an advanced version of scanpst.exe utility. It contains powerful algorithms that will scan the corrupted PST file which is throwing not valid error and immediately fix it without altering the original file. Severely corrupted or damaged PST file which is not repaired using Inbox Repair will be quickly fixed with this tool. It enables you to repair errors in Outlook data files and recover inbox, tasks, outbox, appointments, calendar items, contacts, notes and other in just few simple steps.
Get demo version of Remo Repair Outlook for Free
You can use trial version of Remo Repair Outlook program at free of cost to repair corrupt / damaged Outlook 2010 PST file. You only have to get paid version of the software in order to restore the successfully repaired PST file back.
Step 1: Launch Remo Repair Outlook and choose PST file by using any one of the option- “Open PST File”, “Find PST File” and “Select Outlook Profile”
Step 2: Select appropriate scanning options, click “Browse” button to select destination path and click on “Next” to continue the repairing process
Step 3: After repairing is completed successfully, the software displays the list of recovered Outlook attributes
Common reasons behind Outlook 2010 PST file not valid error message
The Outlook PST file not valid error usually occurs when there is something wrong in your Outlook 2010 such as PST file is corrupted. As Outlook personal folder (.pst) file is sensitive so there is a high risk of corruption or damage. It becomes necessary to handle it carefully. If the PST file is corrupted it may result in deletion or loss of some important items. There are numerous reasons responsible for corruption of PST file such as improper upgradation of Outlook, interruptions while moving PST file from one place to another, improper termination of Outlook, virus attack and so on.
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