What to Do When ScanPST.exe Fails With "An Unexpected error prevented access to this file" Error?

Just consider a scenario wherein you are utilizing an inbox repair tool scanPST.exe to repair your corrupt or inaccessible Outlook PST file, it failed suddenly, and in the meantime it thrown out an error message saying "An unexpected error prevented access to this file". What will you do next to repair your damaged or corrupt Outlook Data File? Don't worry! read-on to find a solution to fix scanPST.exe "an unexpected error prevented access to this file" occurred while fixing the issues with your Outlook data file.

Actually, the complete error message will be displayed 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".

Why scanPST.exe an unexpected error prevented access to this file occurs?

Usually, this error thrown out by ScanPST.exe is owing to a disk error like severe fragmentation in the hard disk drives, CRC errors, and other related issues. From this perspective, ScanPST.exe can only deal with the error involved with the PST file instead of the disk. On the other hand, if the Outlook PST file is severely corrupted, it's repair will be surely beyond the capability of scanPST.exe. Obviously, in this case, an inbox repair tool scanPST.exe cannot guarantee in fixing the issues.

Then what next - how to fix Outlook data file when scanPST.exe an unexpected error prevented access to this file occurs?

Remo Outlook PST Repair - Free Tool to Fix PST file when scanPST.exe an unexpected error occurs

• Remo Repair Outlook utility works on read only mode to fix Scanpst an unexpected error and it creates a new healthy PST file instead of trying to make the corrupted PST file working.
• Microsoft Certified software that authenticates on proper Outlook repair results with all recovered data.
• Free demo version is provided using which you can test the app and view the results prior to its purchase.

Isn't it really great that the application works with read only mechanism ensuring secure and safe repairing of PST file? Yes, it is!! Remo Repair Outlook proves to be non destructive tool as it doesn't work directly on damaged PST file. Also, the app is completely free from all malignant external stuffs like viruses or malwares, which in turn assure you to fix unexpected error when running scanpst.exe without any hassle in highly secured manner.

Why don't you step ahead and give a try for Remo Repair Outlook wizard for fixing unexpected error in Scanpst? So, stop thinking much beacuse you can download PST scanner i.e. Remo Repair Outlook and fix all errors on Outlook PST within a matter of minutes.

On using the demo version, if you get the results as per your needs, then you can purchase the licensed version of the tool and save the fixed PST file with all extracted contents on your desired storage location accessible to the system.

Remo Repair Outlook is the most reliable and proficient repairing application to fix corrupt, damaged, broken and inaccessible Outlook PST with great ease and utmost accuracy.

Tutorial to Repair PST File When ScanPST.exe An Unexpected Error Prevented Access to This File Occurs:

Step 1: Download Remo Repair Outlook software onto your Windows system and do the installation. Open the tool and select any one of the three options from home window i.e. click "Open PST File" option in order to open your PST file if you know its exact file location. Click "Find PST File" option to search for your corrupt PST file or select "Select Outlook Profile" option so as to open the PST file if you have multiple Outlook user profiles.

Figure A: Main Window

Step 2: Now, select suitable PST scanning method based on the severity of PST file corruption. Browse for destination location and click on "Next" button

Figure B: Select PST Scanning Method

Step 3: Once Outlook PST header repair process is done, you can preview and save the fixed PST file with all of its Outlook attibutes like emails, notes, contacts, tasks, journals, etc.

Figure C: Repaired PST File

Other features of Remo Outlook Repair tool:

• Supports fixing of Scanpst.exe unexpected error on PST file created with different Outlook versions such as Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and Outlook 2000.
• Compatible to repair Scanpst an unexpected error on different versions of Windows OS such as Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003 and 2008.
• The software has user friendly interface that allows even a novice user to fix PST when Scanpst unexpected error occurs.
• Fixes even password locked and highly encrypted PST files quickly and efficiently
• Repairs Outlook PST after oversize issue, virus attack, improper Outlook termination, header damage, etc.