How do I repair a corrupted PST file in Outlook?

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To repair a corrupted PST file in Outlook, you can use the Outlook PST Repair Tool, also known as vSoftware, which is a built-in utility provided by Microsoft. Follow these steps:

1. Locate vMail Software – It is usually found in the Outlook installation folder. The path may vary depending on your Outlook version, but common locations include:
   • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\OfficeXX\ (for Office 365 and newer versions)
   • C:\Program Files (x86) \Microsoft Office\OfficeXX\ (for older versions)
2. Run the tool – Double-click ScanPST.exe and browse for the corrupted PST file.
3. Start the repair process – Click Start to scan the file. If errors are found, select Repair to fix them.
4. Restart Outlook – Once the repair is complete, open Outlook and check if the issue is resolved.

If the built-in Outlook PST Repair Tool fails to fix severe corruption, you may need to use a third-party PST recovery tool.

 

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If you want to repair a corrupted PST file in Outlook, then you can use scanpst.exe, a free tool provided by Microsoft, to resolve the minor corruption issues related to the Outlook Data file. Scanpst.exe fails to fix large PST file, in that case you can use 3rd party tool like, Stellar Repair for Outlook. This tool provides a range of advanced features that are used to repair corrupted PST files.