{"id":4575,"date":"2017-10-04T10:45:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T10:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=4575"},"modified":"2026-08-04T06:15:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:15:01","slug":"repair-outlook-pst-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Outlook Data File (.pst) in Simplest Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> The Outlook Data Files are very easily prone to being corrupted due to even the slightest of issues. In such scenarios, we must immediately repair Outlook data files as they store our crucial data. To do so, users must find an optimum solution to avoid further data loss. Therefore, this blog provides free reliable manual solutions and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/pst-recovery.php\"><strong>PST File Recovery<\/strong><\/a> Tool for quick fixes of PSTs.\n<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-PST-recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/pst-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#How_are_PST_Files_Damaged_or_Corrupted\" >How are PST Files Damaged or Corrupted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Best_Solutions_to_Repair_Outlook_Data_File_pst_in_Simplest_Ways\" >Best Solutions to Repair Outlook Data File (.pst) in Simplest Ways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Repair_Outlook_PST_File_Using_SCANPSTEXE\" >Repair Outlook PST File Using SCANPST.EXE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Manually_Repair_PST_File_Online_Using_Outlook_ImportExport\" >Manually Repair PST File Online Using Outlook Import\/Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Repair_Outlook_Data_File_By_Manual_Methods\" >Repair Outlook Data File By Manual Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Automated_Tool_to_Repair_Outlook_Data_File_With_Attachments\" >Automated Tool to Repair Outlook Data File With Attachments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-pst-files\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_PST_Files_Damaged_or_Corrupted\"><\/span>How are PST Files Damaged or Corrupted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To recover the PST file, first, we must know the reason for its damage and corruption. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unstable network and data interruptions during server and Outlook sync.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden power loss or Outlook shutdown while the task is still in process.<\/li>\n<li>Viruses, malware, ransomware, and other threats are a prominent cause.<\/li>\n<li>Bad sectors on the system\u2019s hard drive or hardware and software issues.<\/li>\n<li>Also, oversized PST files are one of the major causes of corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Solutions_to_Repair_Outlook_Data_File_pst_in_Simplest_Ways\"><\/span>Best Solutions to Repair Outlook Data File (.pst) in Simplest Ways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This section elaborates on two different ways to fix Outlook PST files. The first is to repair PST free and the second is via a professional tool. The methods are secure and will recover your PST file easily. Further, the step-by-step procedure is discussed in detail below. Let\u2019s get started with the freeway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-error-wrong-data-files-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wrong with One of Your Data Files and Outlook Needs to Close<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_Outlook_PST_File_Using_SCANPSTEXE\"><\/span>Repair Outlook PST File Using SCANPST.EXE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>SCANPST.EXE<\/strong> aka <strong>Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong> is a manual way within Outlook by Microsoft to repair damaged PSTs. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, ensure that <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> is closed and not running in the back.<\/li>\n<li>Then, navigate to <strong>(<\/strong><strong>C:\\Program Files \\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office [Version]) <\/strong>on your system<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Search for <strong>SCANPST.EXE<\/strong> and double-click it to run the program.<\/li>\n<li>Afterward, click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to locate and add the damaged <strong>PST<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>Hit <strong>Start<\/strong> to initiate the scanning procedure of the added file.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step5-3.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If errors are found, click <strong>Make backup of scanned file before repairing<\/strong> and press <strong>Repair<\/strong>. Once done, click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step6-4.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manually_Repair_PST_File_Online_Using_Outlook_ImportExport\"><\/span>Manually Repair PST File Online Using Outlook Import\/Export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In <strong>Outlook<\/strong>, click <strong>File<\/strong> and pick <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> to select <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Further, choose <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> from the options and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step2-9.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select<strong> Outlook Data File<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step3-7.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, select the <strong>folder<\/strong> to export from and check <strong>Include subfolders<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step4-5.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Next<\/strong> and hit <strong>Browse<\/strong> to specify a destination to save.<\/li>\n<li>At last, select an option to manage duplicates and then click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step6-5.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_Outlook_Data_File_By_Manual_Methods\"><\/span>Repair Outlook Data File By Manual Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Recover PST File by Starting Outlook in Safe Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> keys to open the <strong>run<\/strong> dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Type <strong>Outlook.exe\/safe<\/strong> to run the <strong>MS Outlook<\/strong> application in <strong>safe mode<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step2-10.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Creating A New PST File and Uploading Outlook Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> from the <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> tab in <strong>File<\/strong> on <strong>Outlook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, move to the <strong>Data Files<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Add<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the open dialog box, enter a name, specify a location to save, and tap <strong>OK<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step3-8.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, select the newly created PST and click <strong>Set as Default<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>When prompted to confirm, click <strong>OK<\/strong> and close the window.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step5-4.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Further, again click <strong>File -&gt; Open Outlook Data File<\/strong> in <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and choose the <strong>old PST<\/strong> file and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step7-2.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>folders<\/strong> to transfer or press <strong>Ctrl+ A<\/strong> to select all.<\/li>\n<li>At last, hold the <strong>Ctrl<\/strong> key and <strong>drag<\/strong> and <strong>drop<\/strong> the folders into the <strong>new PST<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>Close <strong>Outlook<\/strong> and restart it to verify the imported emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcomings of the Manual Methods<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective for minor corruption and no guarantee of complete recovery.<\/li>\n<li>Cannot recover deleted or missing Outlook items and emails.<\/li>\n<li>Users must have absolute technical knowledge or may face data loss.<\/li>\n<li>You need to repeat the steps multiple times, i.e. time-consuming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Tool_to_Repair_Outlook_Data_File_With_Attachments\"><\/span>Automated Tool to Repair Outlook Data File With Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When manual methods fail or seem too tricky, using an expert-recommended solution is the best choice. The <strong>SysInfo PST Recovery Tool<\/strong> does the task of repairing corrupted or damaged PSTs very well with 100% accuracy. This utility also allows to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-personal-folders-in-outlook\/\"><strong>restore personal folders in Outlook<\/strong><\/a>. It is highly secure and repairs PST files online within seconds. Along with that, this versatile tool supports bulk recovery of PST files and has no size limitations. Moreover, some unique and advantageous features of this excellent utility are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allows to save recovered PST data in multiple file formats like <strong>EML, DBX<\/strong>, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Repairing damaged and corrupt PST also helps in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-outlook-profile\/\"><strong>Outlook Profile Repair<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Provides different recovery modes to handle the corruption of files.<\/li>\n<li>Offers numerous filters like <strong>Date Range, Handle Errors<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Repair Outlook Data File<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch the tool on your PC and press <strong>Open<\/strong> to add a corrupted <strong>PST<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>Select either <strong>Standard<\/strong> or <strong>Advanced<\/strong> mode of recovery and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step2-11.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Preview<\/strong> and select folders to recover from tree format and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Afterward, hit the <strong>(&#8230;) <\/strong>icon to select a destination to save and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Subsequently, select a <strong>format <\/strong>to save the recovered file and apply filters.<\/li>\n<li>At last, click <strong>OK<\/strong> to finish the repair and recovery of Outlook PST.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/step6-6.jpg\" alt=\"repair Outlook data file\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Explore More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/outlook-out-of-memory-system-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fix Outlook Out of Memory Error<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Outlook Data files (.pst) can be corrupted due to numerous reasons as stated above. However, with the right tools and techniques, it can be resolved. This blog specified four different manual ways to repair Outlook data files. However, they have some loopholes. Therefore, using a professional tool is an effective solution. It saves extra time and effort and is secure too.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1730883923609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How can I repair Outlook PST files?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To<strong> <\/strong>repair PST free, follow any of the given ways:<br\/>1. Microsoft Inbox Repair Tool<br\/>2. Creating New Outlook PST and Importing Data<br\/>3. 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