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If your PST (Personal Storage Table) file is corrupted, preventing you from accessing your Outlook data, there are several methods you can try to recover it:
- Run the Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe):
- Microsoft Outlook includes a built-in tool called Scanpst.exe (Inbox Repair Tool) that can repair corrupted PST files.
- Search for "Scanpst.exe" on your computer. The location may vary depending on your Outlook version and installation.
- Run Scanpst.exe and select the corrupted PST file you want to repair.
- Follow the prompts to start the repair process. Scanpst.exe will attempt to fix any errors in the PST file.
- Use Third-Party PST Repair Tools:
- If Scanpst.exe fails to repair the corrupted PST file, you can try using third-party PST repair tools.
- There are many reputable third-party tools available, such as Aryson Outlook PST Recovery, Outlook PST Repair, and ConverterTools for PST Recovery.
- Download and install the chosen PST repair tool, then follow the instructions to repair the corrupted PST file.
- Recover from Backup:
- If you have a recent backup of your Outlook data, you can restore the PST file from the backup.
- Look for any backup files or copies of the PST file you may have saved previously.
- Restore the backup file to the default Outlook data file location or import it into Outlook.
- Use Outlook's Import/Export Wizard:
- If you have another PST file that contains some of the same data as the corrupted file, you can use Outlook's Import/Export wizard to transfer data from the corrupted PST file to the new one.
- Create a new PST file in Outlook if you haven't already done so.
- Open the Import/Export wizard in Outlook and choose the option to import data from another program or file.
- Select the corrupted PST file as the source and follow the prompts to import the data into the new PST file.
- Professional Data Recovery Services:
- If none of the above methods are successful, you may need to seek professional data recovery services.
- There are companies that specialize in recovering data from corrupted PST files and other storage media.
- Keep in mind that professional data recovery services can be costly and may not always be successful.