There are Microsoft Outlook Data files (.pst and .ost) that won’t open, and I suspect they are damaged. How can I diagnose or repair Outlook data files with a good outcome?
Procedure To Repair Outlook Data Files Dexterously.
You can useSCANPST.EXE, the Inbox Repair Tool to repair the Outlook data file. Here are the steps to do it:
- Exit Microsoft Outlook and go to Program files. Search for SCANPST.EXE and open it.
- Enter the name of the Outlook file for scanning and click Start to begin.
- If there are errors, choose Repair to fix them. Once the repair is done, open Outlook Data file and see if it opens.
