How to Fix Outlook PST File When ScanPST.exe is not Responding


Updated on March 31, 2020

Fix your corrupt PST file using the free Remo Outlook PST Repair tool, when the Inbox Repair tool scanPST.exe is not working. Click on the below download button to get the free version of Remo PST Repair tool and preview the repaired PST file and its emails, contacts, calendar, notes, and other attributes before saving. Download and try now for free!!


 
 

Outlook PST

ScanPST.exe is the inbox repair tool that comes with Microsoft Outlook by default. It's function is to fix any issues that arises with Outlook Data files (.pst and .ost). One can make use of this free inbox repair tool scanPST.exe to fix corrupt Outlook Data files when they refuses to open. If the issues with the Outlook Data files is minor, the inbox repair tool fixes the issues successfully, and brings back the .pst and .ost file to a healthy accessible state. Sometimes, the inbox repair tool, scanPST.exe fails to fix the issues with PST/OST file, and stops responding. In such cases, how to fix PST file? Don't worry! Continue reading to know how to repair PST file when scanPST.exe is not working..!


Remo Outlook Repair Tool to Fix Corrupt PST File When scanPST.exe is Not Working:


The main reason for using Remo Repair Outlook app rather than ScanPST is, scanpst.exe although being a strong inbuilt PST repairing tool, is not reliable enough as it works directly on the source file. Thus, if any disturbance happens while fixing PST file with ScanPST, then the file will get damaged more. In other hand, Remo Repair Outlook program always scans the entire PST file that is corrupted and creates a new copy of same file storing all the scanned contents in it for repairing. Therefore, your original PST file will remain completely untouched and safe. Next, Remo Repair Outlook is completely free from external threats and hence very secure tool to repair PST file scanpst not working issue.






 
 

Procedure to repair Outlook PST file with Remo Repair Outlook tool:


Step 1: First of all, download and install Remo Repair Outlook software to your Windows desktop / laptop. After that, run the app and start the repair process. Now, click on “Open PST File” option if you know the exact PST file location. Use “Find PST File” option to search for the PST file or Select “Select Outlook Profile” option if you have multiple Outlook profiles.

Repair PST File ScanPST Not Working - Main Screen

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: After that, select the appropriate scanning method, browse for the destination location and click on “Repair” button.

ScanPST.Exe Did Not Fix Outlook - Choose Scanning Method

Figure B: Choose Scanning Method

Step 3: The tool starts fixing the PST file and once done with the repair process, the tool allows you to view repaired PST file along with its elements such as emails, contacts, notes, tasks, journals etc.

ScanPST.Exe Not Repairing PST - Repaired PST File

Figure C: Repaired PST File

 
 

Outstanding features of Remo Outlook Repair utility:


This software can be considered as one of the most appropriate alternatives to scanpst.exe as it consists of much more efficiency and capability compared to the inbuilt tool. Its remarkable algorithm scans each and every corner of the corrupt or damaged .pst file rigorously and solves the issue whenever you are unable to repair PST file using ScanPST. Some of the prominent features of this application are mentioned below:


  • Designed with descent framework that consists of few automated repairing steps that too with descriptive guidelines

  • Can be installed and used on all the latest versions of Windows OS including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 2008

  • Compatible to fix PST file created in any of the Outlook versions such as Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003 and 2000 in case scanpst.exe did not fix the problem

  • Even encrypted, oversized and password protected PST files can be fixed by this utility that too with equal ease and efficiency

  • Offers demo version of the program to try it out and check its performance before purchasing its complete version

  • To make installation and operation of your tool easy, you are facilitated with highly experienced technical support team for 24*7


Healthy suggestions to be followed:


If you don't want to go through all the pain that you face after PST file corruption, then always follow these effective suggestions:


  • Keep your Windows PC secure with latest antivirus program

  • Store backup of PST file in some safe internal or external storage location

  • Provide power backup to the system while working on Outlook