{"id":7960,"date":"2023-03-21T17:19:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T11:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/?p=7960"},"modified":"2024-02-21T16:52:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T11:22:03","slug":"scanpst-fails-to-repair-pst-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/scanpst-fails-to-repair-pst-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Scanpst Fails to Repair PST File | Learn Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your Scanpst fails to repair PST file, and you’d want to learn how to repair an Outlook damaged or corrupt PST file? Then, in this article, we will go through all of the reasons why an Inbox Repair Tool cannot repair PST files and how to repair PST files without Scanpst.<\/p>\n

We are all aware that Outlook is one of the most popular email programs in the world, as well as one of the most secure email applications. However, PST corruption is a major source of frustration for all Outlook users. Yes, the PST corruption file is extremely prone to corruption. In order to accomplish this, Outlook supplied an Inbox Repair Tool, commonly known as Scanpst.exe.<\/p>\n

Essentially, this inbuilt repair tool can fix the damage in Outlook and recover all of your data. However, many Outlook users have complained that they are having problems or are unable to restore PST damage using this tool. So, before we go into the alternate option, let\u2019s learn the right process to use this tool.<\/p>\n

Also Read:-<\/strong> How to unhide hidden emails in outlook<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Right Way to Use ScanPST Repair Tool<\/h2>\n

So, now we know what exactly is Scanpst. Hence, let’s move toward how to use it in the right way. Because It’s possible that the procedures you chose are incorrect, which is why Scanpst fails to repair PST files in your situation. So, in order to utilize Scanpst, you must first locate the tool.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> To use the Inbox Repair Tool first you have to know the right path. Because the location of ScanPST varied on Outlook versions. So follow the below path to locate the ScanPST.<\/p>\n

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  1. Outlook 2019:<\/strong> C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. MS Outlook 2016:<\/strong> C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. For Outlook 2013:<\/strong> C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office15<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. Microsoft Outlook 2010: <\/strong>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office14<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. For Outlook 2007:<\/strong> C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office12<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Also Read:- Outlook<\/strong> pst not showing all emails<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Working Steps to Use ScanPST<\/h2>\n

    1. Once you’ve located ScanPST.exe<\/strong>, double-click<\/strong> it to run<\/strong> the application.<\/p>\n

    2. After that, look over your PST<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n

    3. Then, to begin the procedure, click<\/strong> the Start<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

    4. If the issue is discovered during the scan, click the Repair<\/strong> option to begin the repair procedure.<\/p>\n

    Now, after knowing the right way to use ScanPST if your inbuilt inbox repair tool still failed to repair the Outlook corruption, then there is a chance that there is some issue with your Outlook PST file and here in this section, we are going to discuss the reasons to why cannot repair pst file using scanpst.exe.<\/p>\n

    Also Read:- Errors have been detected in Outlook data file<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    There are several reasons why scanpst.exe does not work, and they are as follows:<\/p>\n