Error message:

Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set of folders cannot be opened. Errors detected in file C:\Documents and settings\PineCrest\local\applications\settings\application data\microsoft\outlook\outlook.pst.  Quit Outlook and all mail-enables applications, and then use the inbox repair tool (scanpst.exe) to diagnose and repair the errors in the file.

When i first started getting this message, I could open outlook and do one function like send or reply to an email. But only one action then I would get the message. I had to shut it down and open it back up and then I could run one action again. But now, I can't even open Outlook at all.

I am unable to find this file the error message asks for.  I cannot find the inbox repair tool. I have used various scan tools available over the net but they turn up nothing. I used the online help and the files are not where they say they are. My last resort is to pay 129$ for stellar phonix to activate their software and try to move all my contacts, emails out into express.

I have also ran the uninstall from the disk and then reinstall hoping to fix the file, but that didn't work either. Any idea?

This is in Outlook 2007

• Edited by MattMattingly Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:57 AM
• Changed type MattMattingly Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:57 AM not office 2013

If you are using scanpst.exe cannot resolve severe corruption issues and if you will try to fix it then, it will generate error message on your Outlook so, in this sitaution you must to go for PST Repair Tool for instant result because it can easily resolve your corrupt or damaged .pst files as well as recover lost or deleted data from corrupt PST which will optimize your Outlook performance.

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• Edited by lovlacada Wednesday, December 26, 2012 7:53 AM

You must try some third party options, here i suggest you to try  Outlook PST Repair an effective and efficient utility to repair corrupt or damaged pst file with ease. 

• Edited by Alex kooc Thursday, November 07, 2013 6:06 PM

I found a blog on WordPress and just though to share here: how to deal with a corrupt PST file of Microsoft Outlook. 

Hope this blog will help Outlook users.

• Edited by BaxtieR Saturday, July 06, 2013 8:47 AM wrong link

If ScanPST.exe tool is missing the re-install MS Office or MS Outlook. The tool is inbuilt utility of Outlook, it gets automatically installed during Outlook installation. The tool is not provided by Microsoft for download. And if the inbox repair tool fails to download your problem then go for third party Outlook PST repair tool. You will get more info on this tool at http://www.irstd.com

If  Inbox repair tool is missing then try out downloading the tool , even if it fails to give satisfactory results .i.e you become unable to repair corrupt PST file then PST Repair Tool is highly recommended to use . 
For more information please visit:- http://www.scnexe.com

• Edited by Smith Caroline Tuesday, April 22, 2014 11:11 AM

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