User Querry 1: ‘I have many large-sized PST files. As large PST files are vulnerable to inconsistencies. So, I would like to repair my corrupt Outlook PST files using reliable methods. Can You suggest me ANY?’
The blog is significantly written for the users who are facing issues like the above user query. Such users can go through this article to resolve their PST corruption issues.
Before, moving on to the solutions, let’s take look at the reasons behind the increasing inconsistencies in the PST file.
Causes behind increasing corruption in PST files
- Intruding Malware
- Improper use of Third-party utilities
- A sudden increase in bad sectors might damage the Hard disk files
- Shifting the older version PST in the latest version of Outlook.
Two Methods – How to Repair Corrupt Outlook PST File
To fix repair Outlook datafiles using two methods, the first one is the PST Outlook Crop utility and the other is inbuilt Outlook PST Repair Tool. It can be resolve by repairing the PST files header and eliminates methods it doesn’t perceive in the file.
Method 1: Managing PST files
A huge sized Outlook PST file is the most common cause of corruption. Keep in mind that one can only load the PST file of upto 2 GB in Outook, but if the content surpasses the space, corruption may occur abruptly. So in this scenario, it is necessary to utilize the overloaded PST Crop Tool.
It comprises different steps
- First, install the OST/PST crop utility from Microsoft’s official website.
- Secondly, pull out the 2gb152.exe file to an empty folder. Next, these five files will affirmatively appear on your screen:
Msstdfmt.dll
Msvbvm60.dll
Pst2gb.exe
Readme.rtf
Readme.txt
- Thirdly, launch the Pst2gb.exe file from the above-given list.
- Now, tap the Browse button to pick the large sized Outlook PST file and hit Open.
- Then, tap the Create option and choose the name and destination to store the reduced sized Outlook data file that you wish to create, then tap the Save button.
- Finally, enter the amount of data that a user is willing to shorten.
Method 2: Scanpst.exe Download
This tool can further fix the damaged Outlook PST file. The following instructions help the user to repair PST file inconsistency using Inbox Repair Tool.
- First, verify Outlook should be terminated or not.
- Secondly, Scanpst.exe being a hidden file, ensure Show hidden files and folders alternative is marked in the Folder Option. So, the following settings are require to determine it.
- Thirdly, tap the Start button and then double-tap the Folder option.
- In the Folder section, enable the view option.
- Now, pick the hidden file and folder option under the hidden files and folders section, and then tap OK.
- Then, hit the Start button and then tap the Search button.
- Next, enter the term Scanpst.exe in the search bar.
- To launch the file, double-tap on scanpst.exe file.
- Now, tap the Browse button to navigate the corrupt PST file.
- Hit the Start button. Then, the Inbuilt Repair Utility will scan the file and notify you regarding any errors.
- After, tap the Repair button if any errors occur.
- In the end, press the OK button to end the process.
Prior Limitations of the Manual Approach:
- The process may not provide the desired outcome to the user.
- It is suggested that no novice user must perform the repair process using the manual instructions because of its inept language.
- PST Crop tool cannot be trusted.
Professional Approach:
The above approach is indeed helpful but might increase the level of inconsistencies in the PST file. One can only receive a satisfactory outcome using the above approach if he/she applies the manual instructions correctly. Observing the prior limitation of the manual approach, it is suggest for the users to use the Outlook PST Repair tool to reduce the level of inconsistencies. One can do so, by simply choosing the recovery mode according to the level of corruption and starting the process.
Wrapping It Up
The above methods are the succeeding methods to repair corrupt PST files issue. Being the only manual approach, the method cannot be trusted with its individuality. Besides, there is no confirmation whether the format gets update or not. No one wants their crucial files to be altered. One must always choose a method that is reliable and provides the best data security.
