Scanpst.exe is a primary executable file that can run inbox repair tool. The utility get installed automatically with the Outlook installation. It works efficiently to repair the damaged or corrupt PST file. When run, this tool examines the Pst file header and directory structure and recover the content from the PST file. However, when Outlook.pst file is severely damaged then this utility fails with fatal error message. In such case, there is need to fix scanpst.exe issues to easily access PST file.
MS Outlook uses PST file (personal storage folder) to store all informations like emails, contacts, notes, tasks, calendar, appointments etc. Any damage or corruption to the PST file makes it inaccessible. Most of the time corrupt PST file renders error message and thus prevent user from accessing any mail items.
Some of the reasons due to which Pst file gets corrupted includes:
(a) Unexpected shutdown of Outlook
(b) Improper compaction of PST
(c) File system corruption
(d) Operating System Malfunction
(e) File sharing over the network
(f) When Pst exceed 2GB size limit
(g) Contradiction with newly installed software/hardware
Since the scanpst.exe is capable to resolve minor pst file corruption issues but if the corruption in the pst file is severe or it is oversized then this tool fails and renders following error message:
1. Scanpst.exe is not working
2. Scanpst.exe entry point not found error
3. Inbox repair tool not responding
4. Scanpst.exe fatal error: 0x80040818
5. Scanpst.exe fatal error: 0x80040900
6. Inbox repair tool fails to repair xxx.pst file
In such case, to fix scanpst.exe above issues and to repair pst file, you are left with nothing else to go for third party Pst repair tool. It is more advanced and sophisticated tool than scanpst.exe and is especially designed to repair damaged or corrupted Pst file no matter reasons and extent of corruption. Whether the PST header is damaged, internal data is corrupt or pst file is oversized ,password protected, or encrypted, the tool works at its best.
Pst repair tool repair damaged pst file and recover the data including emails, contacts, notes, tasks etc in a new usable pst file. Its simple and interactive interface makes the recovery process easier for the novice users also. Being read-only in nature, software keeps the original formatting and properties of data intact. It support all versions of MS Outlook like 2010,2007, 2003,2002 and earlier versions and is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003. The software is available in trial and full version. You can download the trial version of the software for free to have clear understanding of its features and recovered items.
User Guide to Run PST Repair Software
Step 1: Install the software with quick installation wizard. Just follow the wizard to successfully install the Outlook PST Repair.
Step 2: Launch the Outlook PST Repair from the desktop shortcut.
Step 3: Click Next and follow the on-screen instruction to finish it. No need to Worry! Your Outlook.pst is in Hand of Professional.
Step 4: Once Scanning process is completed, Outlook PST repair will show the previews of all the recoverable components.
Step 5: After viewing the lost folder in the recovered item list. Go for the Licence key to save the pst file..
