Fix Corrupted Outlook PST File with Scanpst

Microsoft outlook user’s data are stored in PST and OST files. And the PST files the personal folders file that contains calendar, tasks, email messages, and other user items and it can be saved on your system. Whereas the OST file is stored on MS Exchange server and it is cached copy of a user mailbox. But it might happen that yo are unable to open Ms Outlook as per dire to corruption of the Outlook PST files. It is really very difficult problem when the mail achieve in .pst files are not opened.

Reasons for damaged outlook PST file:

There are several reason reasons behind damaged Outlook PST file. It might occurred if an error occurred in the file system also due to accidental closer of Outlook and this damage the structure of PST file and also due to  storing PST files in the shared network folder, virus activity, power failure.

Maximum size of a PST file depends on different versions of the Outlook. For example if you are trying to open a large file or mail client you would notice MS Outlook not functioning correctly

Although it is suggested to work with the PST files whose size varies from 2 to 8 GB as errors may occur commonly in the file whose size is larger. So if the PST file gets damaged and Outlook is not capable to open the file, then it will show the below given error messages.

Cannot start Microsoft Outlook, Cannot open the Outlook windows. The set of folders cannot be opened. Errors have been detected in the file ….outlook.pst.

Or
The file …outlook.pst is not an Outlook data file (.pst)

Also read: Repair corrupted outlook 2013 PST file

So if you are getting this type of error and PST file is damages and to fix it make use if the professional software Outlook File Repair Tool will help you to fix the errors related to PST files. It is very effective to repair any type of broken or damaged PST files. It also help to recover emails which accidentally get deleted from inbox or the items that are deleted from the folder. It supports MS Outlook 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000 and with OS Windows 8/7/Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT4 (SP6). It easy to use and you can fix any error without any technical support.