How to Repair Database .pst file of MS Outlook?
I am unable to open my Outlook file due to corruption how to repair database .pst file of MS outlook. I was using Microsoft Outlook 2007 from last 2 years and everything is going well. But suddenly I have got an error message outlook data file cannot be accessed while accessing PST file. It was also suggested me to run scanpst.exe tool. I had tried to repair my inaccessible PST file many times with the help of Inbox repair tool.  But this utility is unable to solve my issue, please suggest me how can I repair my corrupted database.pst file without losing any information. Is there any way to restore all information from inaccessible PST file into new PST file to continue working as previously?
  • Moved by George Hua Tuesday, September 02, 2014 5:07 AM from Outlook for developers forum
September 1st, 2014 5:46pm

Hello Jonahb85,

Take a look at the The Outlook data file can't be accessed, how do I repair it? similar forum thread. Also you may find the Outlook data file cannot be accessed (error 8004010F) forum thread helpful.

The current forum is for developers. I'd recommend asking non-programming questions in the Outlook IT Pro Discussions or Microsoft Community forums instead.

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September 1st, 2014 6:04pm

Hi,

My first recommendation is Scanpst.exe from Microsoft, but since you mentioned it didn't fix the issue, you can also try some 3rd-party tools to fix the data file. Please remember to keep a backup before performing any actions on the file.

In case the issue was caused by the corrupted profile, you can also create a new profile and setup an account in Outlook, check if you can open the .pst file.

For reference:

How to create and configure email profiles in Outlook

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/829918/en-us

Regards,

Melon Chen
TechNet Community Support

September 2nd, 2014 7:08am

If you tried all possible methods, I suggest you need a 3rd party pst repair software. There are some very good pst repair tools are available online that you can purchase to repair and recover your pst file data. You can try stellar phoenix pst repair tool to fix this problem. It is one of some good pst repair tools.

Hope, it helped.

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September 4th, 2014 4:02am

PST file is a centralized database i.e. used to store all kind of items in MS Outlook. With reported error outlook data file cannot be accessed, situation seems alarm situation for MS Outlook PST file. After seeing any kind of error or corruption, user normally goes through ScanPST.exe but fails to retrieve expected result.

In this case, you can try Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST repair i.e. available with free demo version.


September 4th, 2014 10:54am

Most think that because a .pst file is local that the only limit is that of the hard drive. This is not true, you have a limited size that your .pst file can get to be. It's best not to push the limit or you will eventually have a headache trying to resolve it. I've noticed that a lot of people forget their Deleted Items folder, remember this counts against your .pst file so clean it out on a regular basis. Create another .pst file, or an archive.pst. Where as size is the number one corruption, other things such as add-ons and/or viruses can cause .pst files to become corrupted. As long as you use common sense then issues like this can easily be avoided.

Here i can provide you a good comparison of few best Outlook Rep[air Tools, have a look and choose the one according to your needs http://www.softwaredemons.com/comparing-3-best-outlook-pst-recovery-software/

  • Edited by Marx Zurich Monday, November 24, 2014 7:13 AM
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September 25th, 2014 7:14am

You can make use of Kernel for Outlook PST Repair tool to effectively recover your all Outlook PST file. It is fully capable of restoring all Outlook PST items such as notes, tasks, emails, draft, calendars, contacts, journal and etc. User can get more information, visit to: http://www.corruptpstfile.org
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