Outlook 2010

[uniqueen]

Hello to all,

Today I couldn’t open .pst file, Scanpst.exe does not define it as PST. Third-party software does not help. File 2.5 GB.

How to open .pst file?

 

[evilsofa]

In the instructions for Outlook 2010's Scanpst.exe, it's noted that: "You must exit Outlook before using the Inbox Repair tool. It is not accessible within Outlook." Did you do that?

 

[griminal345]

I will offer you two options:

First not a short guide for restoring .pst files - see it below

Second, some useful resources, which might help you if your .pst file awfully damaged, and standard features can't help…

https://community.office365.com/en-us/f/172/t/262226.aspx

https://helpdeskgeek.com/office-tips/repair-a-damaged-or-corrupt-outlook-pst-file/

https://www.repairtoolbox.com/pstrepair.html Outlook Repair Toolbox


You can try two things.


1. Repair the offline file with a Microsoft utility called SCANOST.exe. I’ve seen this file reside in a number of different locations, mainly within Program Files. It might be best to search for it with Windows or Google Desktop. SCANPST.exe will also work, though you’ll have to go digging for your outlook.ost, which should be near c:\Documents and Settings\%profile%\ Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\outlook.ost. If your file is significant in size, you’ll save a lot of time with the repair operation by not creating a backup. Because if the repair finishes successfully and Outlook still bombs, you’ll need to…

2. Shutdown Outlook completely, including any runaway outlook.exe processes in the task manager. Open Mail in the Control Panel and before you delete your profile completely, write down the server settings! There’s no need to worry about backing up your mail as it’s stored on the Exchange server. (Essentially, you’re deleting that outlook.ost when you drop your mail profile.) Now, start Outlook and it will create a new profile, where you’ll configure the server with the information you wrote down previously.

Outlook will start normally again.