Steps to Repair Corrupt Outlook PST File

Microsoft Outlook by default stores all Outlook items in a single PST file. Sometimes, you may encounter problems in Outlook personal data (.pst) file due to corruption. Here you lose access to your PST file, as it will be in a broken state which result in huge loss of data. In such case, you need to run the Outlook application in safe mood and try to fix the issues with the inbuilt Inbox Repair tool scanpst.exe. But, if the scanpst.exe fails to repair the Outlook data file, then the only way to repair corrupt outlook PST file is by using Remo Repair Outlook.

There are so many instances in which Inbox Repair tool doesn't work:

• It cannot repair severely corrupted Outlook personal folder (PST), as it can only handle minor problems like header file corruption.
• Unable to fix password protected and highly encrypted PST files.
• Scanpst.exe utility hang, if you try to repair large sized Outlook data files.

Remo Repair Outlook (PST) program can manage any sort of corruption with both PST and OST Outlook data files. Supports repairing of password protected and highly encrypted PST file. Not just fixes corrupt Outlook data files, but also recovers deleted and lost emails, contacts, RSS Feeds, notes, tasks, and other attributes. The software has a friendly interface so that even an inexperienced user can also use the utility to fix corrupted Outlook file with ease.

Easy steps to repair corrupt Outlook PST file with Remo Repair Outlook

To fix corrupt Outlook PST file by yourself, you need to download and install the free demo version of Remo Repair Outlook software on your Windows computer. Run the PST file repair utility after closing the MS Outlook application completely and follow the below listed steps:

Step 1:  Launch Remo Repair where you will find three options. “Open PST File” to select the PST file, “Find PST File” to automatically search the PST file or “Select Outlook Profile” to choose specific Outlook profile if you have multiple Outlook accounts

Step 2: Select suitable scanning method, i.e. “Normal Scan” or “Smart Scan” and click on “Browse” to find the destination location to save the repaired PST file and click “Repair” option

Step 3: After scan, the software will show the fixed PST file in a Outlook styled menu and also displays the total number of emails, notes, tasks, contacts, etc. that has been repaired

How MS Outlook personal data file gets corrupt?

• Outlook PST file automatically gets corrupted if the file size exceeds it's maximum size limit. The size of the PST file limit varies in different Outlook versions
• Outlook application should be terminated properly, otherwise it leads to PST file corruption
• The PST file may get corrupt due to external threats like virus, malware or spyware
• Bad sectors on the hard drive where you have stored the Outlook data files can corrupt the files and make it inaccessible
• Malfunction of Outlook application can also cause damage to the personal data file
• Improper way of re-installing the operating system or upgrading the Operating System also causes corruption to Outlook PST file

Safety measures to avoid PST file corruption

• Maintain updated anti-virus program and scan your system regularly.
• Always backup your PST files
• Do not close MS Outlook improperly
• Keep eye on the size of the Outlook data file, and be alert that it should not cross it's maximum size limit