Resolved - ‘Archive PST file cannot be opened’ in Outlook

Archive PST file should be saved on the system other than the one user regularly works on to ensure the safety of the file in case any disaster befalls the system. To access an archive PST file, all a user need to do is import the file to Outlook using Import & Export Wizard. This process takes a couple of minutes, but sometimes, due to technical issues or corruption of the archive PST file, users are unable to access or open an archive PST filein Outlook.

So, now the question is how to resolve "Outlook archive PST cannot be opened" issue? Don't worry! Look at the below given solution to fix the issue with your Outlook archive PST file, and try to fix yourself step by step manually.

How to resolve "Archive PST file not opening" problem?

Solution 1: Check if the location of your PST file has changed

Search for your ‘.pst’ file using Search bar in File Explorer. Once you find it, note down the location and point Outlook to the new location of your PST file using the steps below.

• Open Outlook and click on File > Info
• Click on Account Settings > Account Settings > Data files tab
• Click on Add and select ‘Outlook Data File’ under Save As Type
• Choose the new location for the PST file and click Ok
• Click on Set as Default to set this location as the default location

Please note that changing your PST file location will also change the default delivery location of your emails, contacts, calendars etc.

Now restart Outlook and check if the error is resolved. If it is not resolved, proceed to the next step.

Solution 2: Repair corrupt Archive PST file with Remo Outlook PST Repair Program:

If changing the location of your PST file does not resolve the error, it is possible that the file is corrupt. Corruption can be resolved by using specialized tools such as Remo Repair Outlook (PST). The software is designed to work with corrupt, damaged or inaccessible PST’s and repair issues. You can also use the software to resolve issues such as Outlook PST in use and cannot be accessed, Send/Recieve error, CRC errors, Outlook Sync issues, and much more errors significantly.

How Remo Repair PST works?

The software extracts data from your corrupt PST file and works on it to repair issues. Once the repair is complete, a new PST is created. Using this new PST, all Outlook attributes such as emails, contacts, calendars, appointments etc. can be recovered.

The advantage of the software is that it prepares the new PST in Outlook 2000-2016 format for easy import and convenience. It also provides a free preview of all recovered Outlook items in Outlook 2000 – 2016 format.

Regarding compatibility, the software is designed to be compatible with all recent Windows (including Windows 10) and Outlook versions (including Outlook 2016).

Steps to fix Outlook archive PST cannot be opened error:

The software provides a simple interface, so you don’t have to worry about how you’re going to use the software without knowing technicalities of Outlook or PST files. Begin by downloading and installing Remo Repair Outlook (PST) on your system and follow the steps below.

Step 1: Start Remo Repair by double clicking on the .exe file. In the main screen, select ‘Select PST file manually’ if you know the location of the PST file. Otherwise, allow the software to locate the default PST file by clicking on ‘Open Default File’

Step 2: Choose a suitable scanning method (Normal Scan to fix trivial issues and Smart Scan to fix severe issues) and specify the destination location to save fixed PST. Finally, click on Repair button.

Step 3: Once the file is repaired, use the Preview feature to preview Outlook items and save your PST file.

Now that you’ve seen how simple it is to use the software, download a trial version today and repair your PST file for free!