How to Repair the Error “path specified by outlook .pst is not valid”

It is not a new thing for any regular Outlook user to encounter with error messages related to PST file. You might have also resolved those errors using some manual methods as well as some repair applications! But sometimes manual methods and other repair utilities may fail to fix the errors of PST file.

In the same context, consider the error –

The path specified for the file E:\Alexa.pst is not valid

Well, reports say that the above may not always due to issues with PST file, but sometimes you’ll have to locate the PST file manually on your system where the Outlook is installed. So, you should try this below manual method first to fix the path specified for .pst file is not valid error, if the PST file is not corrupt.

If you’re getting the specified PST path not valid error, you typed new path for PST, and one or more folders in the path you specified does not exist, then either you should specify a path that contains an existing folder or create the folder with Browse before continuing with the Windows Messaging Setup Wizard.

Then, copy your PST file to another location and select this PST file by opening your Outlook. Go to File -> Open -> Open Outlook Data File and browse the location of PST file.

As an alternative to the above method, you can also create a new profile in Outlook and assign the PST file to this profile. Creating a new profile usually fix lot of problems. But make sure you never upgrade your Outlook version that has a problem.

And of course, you can also try using ScanPST.exe repair utility to repair the error path specified by outlook .pst is not valid. But what if this method also fails to resolve your issue? Try Remo Repair PST Software (the most recommended) to fix the PST file error i.e. the path specified by outlook pst is not valid, without any data loss. When none of the solutions resolve your issue and the reason behind the PST file error is its corruption, then Remo Repair PST Tool is the only way to repair the above said error. You can download the utility by clicking on the below “Download Now” button.

About Remo Repair PST Software

The software is suitable to fix the errors related to Outlook PST file with few clicks of mouse. Moreover, the tool helps to repair broken PST file with error issues of all versions of Outlook (Outlook 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016) utmost ease. It is compatible on all latest versions of Windows operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP including Windows 8 and Window 10. With the help of Remo Repair Outlook (PST) tool you can even restore deleted Outlook attributes like emails, contacts, calendars, journals, RSS feeds, tasks, appointments, etc. without any difficulty. By making use of this application, you can also repair highly encrypted, compressed or password protected PST file within matter of minutes.

Guidelines to fix PST file error using Remo Repair Outlook PST Software

Step 1: Download Remo Repair Outlook PST software on your system and install it. Launch the tool, and select any of the 3 options from the main windows. Select "Open PST File" option if you know the exact PST file location. Or go with "Find PST File" option to search for the corrupted PST file. Else, opt for "Select Outlook Profile" if there are multiple Outlook profiles.

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: Select the required PST file scanning method. Browse for the destination and click "Next" button.

Figure B: Choose Scanning Method

Step 3: After completion of PST file repair, you can preview the repaired PST file along with all Outlook attributes like emails, notes, contacts, tasks, journals, etc.

Figure C: View Repaired PST File