How to Repair Outlook Data File?


Updated on March 05, 2020

Download the free Remo Outlook PST Repair tool to fix your corrupt Outlook data file with ease. It repairs the corrupt PST file, and recovers all its emails, contacts, notes, tasks, etc. and offers free preview of the recovered items from corrupt PST file before saving the repaired file. Try now!!!


 
 

Fix Outlook Data File

If you have landed on this page means you are finding a solution to repair Microsoft Outlook Data file (.pst & .ost). Well, you are at the right place, as here we will provide you the free solution to repair corrupt Outlook data file. To know, continue reading..!

Once the Outlook data file (either PST or OST) gets corrupt, we lose all our important information, as we can't access our emails, contatcs, notes, and other Outlook data. Outlook data files usually gets corrupt due to oversized data files, severe virus and malware infection, improper termination of Outlook when the PST file is in use, upgrading Outlook in improper manner, presence of bad sectors on the drive containing Outlook data file, hard drive corruption, improper installation of MS Outlook, etc. When the Outlook data files gets corrupt due to any of these reasons, the files becomes inaccessible.

The first thing that comes to our mind during the corruption of the Outlook data files is that the inbox repair tool, scanPST.exe that comes by default with MS Outlook application. This inbox repair tool fixes any minor issues with the PST and OST files, and brings back all our information safely and securely. But, it has come limitations, and so it can't fix the issue when the Outlook data files are damaged severely. If this is the case, you need to rely on reliable and trusted third party Outlook data file repair tool. Remo Outlook PST Repair is one such reliable and trusted tool that can fix any issues with the Outlook data files. The tool fixes corrupt Outlook data file, and recovers deleted/lost emails, contacts, notes, RSS Feeds, tasks, calendar events, and other Outlook attributes with ease.

Remo Repair Outlook PST Tool to Fix Outlook Data File:

Remo Repair is all in one repair utility, which rigorously scans and fixes corrupt Microsoft Outlook Data File easily. The main advantage of using this application is that, the utility by default retrieves all deleted items such as notes, contacts, calendars, emails, journals, etc during the repair process. The tool easily repairs Outlook data files created on Microsoft Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and Outlook 2000 versions. Furthermore you can easily install this application on all the latest version of Windows operating system.

 
 

Procedure to repair Outlook data file with Remo Repair:

Step 1: Download and install the trial edition of Remo repair Outlook on your system. After successful installation, launch the software and initialize the repair process. Here you’ll find three options from the main i.e. “Open PST File”, “Find PST File” and “Select Outlook Profile”. Click on “Open PST File” button to select the damaged PST file, if you know the exact location. Choose on “Find PST File” button to locate your damaged PST file or click on “Select Outlook Profile” to choose a particular Outlook profile, if you have multiple accounts.

Repair Microsoft Outlook Data File - Main Screen

Figure A: Main Screen

Step 2: Choose the scanning method as per your requirement. Browse for the destination path and click on “Repair” button.

Repair Microsoft Outlook Data File - Choose Scanning Method

Figure B: Choose Scanning Method

Step 3: The tool repairs the corrupt PST file and upon which it displays the fixed Outlook mails and other elements like calendars, contacts, tasks, journals, notes etc

Repair Microsoft Outlook Data File - Repaired PST File

Figure C: Repaired Data File

 

Benefits of Using the Software:

  • The tool generates the repaired PST file in Outlook 2003 - Outlook 2016 format for easy importing.
  • Ensures no damage is made to the original PST / OST file while repairing process
  • Repairs data file corruption caused due to reasons such as malware infection, software failure, Outlook improper termination, sharing of data file and many others.
  • It repairs even password protected and encrypted Outlook data file

Why use Remo Repair to fix Outlook data file?

It is best to use Remo Repair to fix Outlook data file because it employs two scanning methods “Normal Scan” and “Smart Scan”. Normal Scan helps in repairing Outlook minor corruption, whereas Smart Scan helps in fixing severely corrupt PST or OST file. Adding to this, the software also provides “Preview” option, which lets you view emails prior to saving process. In addition, the utility is completely free from external threats such as viruses, spywares or malwares etc.