Repair Outlook Pst Files

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Correct problems with Microsoft Outlook by repairing your Microsoft Outlook Data File -- known as a PST file. If you're having problems opening or accessing your Outlook data, then you can scan your PST file for errors using the Inbox Repair Tool. The Inbox Repair Tool, named Scanpst.exe, is located in your Outlook's program files folder and can be launched through File Explorer. The Inbox Repair Tool scans your Outlook PST file and then prompts you to repair the data, if any problems were identified.

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Exit Outlook. Press 'Windows-E' to open File Explorer and then navigate to 'C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice 15' for a 32-bit version or 'C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice 15' for 64-bit. Double-click 'scanpst.exe. Click the 'Browse…' button and then select the PST file you wish to repair. The default PST locations are 'C:UsersAppDataLocalMicrosoftOutlook' or ' 'C:UsersRoamingLocalMicrosoftOutlook' where is replaced by your Windows username. Click the 'Start' button to scan your PST file. If the Inbox Repair Tool finds errors in your PST file, then you will be prompted to repair the file. Click the 'Repair' button to repair your PST file.

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Information in this article applies to Microsoft Outlook 2013 and Windows 8 and 8.1. Procedures may vary with different versions or products.

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Located in Denver, Chad Davis has been writing about technology for more than 10 years. He is a technical writer for information technology and product development. Davis provides grant writing and marketing services to small businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from the University of New Mexico.

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