Summary: SCANPST.EXE (Inbox Repair Tool) is a Microsoft Outlook built-in repair tool located in the Outlook installation directory. However, the location may vary depending on the Outlook version. In this guide, you will learn ‘how to find the SCANPST location in Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007.’ We have also discussed how to use SCANPST.EXE to repair PST file. You’ll also get to know about an advanced PST repair tool that can repair corrupt PST file if SCANPST fails.
Microsoft Outlook recommends using its built-in repair tool, SCANPST.EXE, to fix damaged or corrupt Personal Folder (.pst) Files. To use the tool, you need to find its location in Outlook.
The tool works by checking for data integrity errors in the Outlook data file (.PST & .OST). If errors are found, Scanpst or Inbox Repair Tool removes them to give you an error-free PST Outlook data file.
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The Scanpst.exe location is fixed by default. It can be found in the Outlook installation directory. But, keep in mind, the location varies based on the Outlook and Windows version you’ve installed on your computer.
Browse the following locations, based on the version installed, on your system to find SCANPST.EXE Missing in Outlook.
Below are the paths to find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2019 in 32-bit & 64-bit versions:
Below are the paths to find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2016/Windows 10:
Below are the paths to find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2013:
Below are the paths to find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2010:
Below are the paths to find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2007:
Note: Here, ‘C’ is the disk drive. The destination path, as stated above, should be followed to know about the SCANPST location.
Once the location of SCANPST is known, run the tool to repair the corrupt Personal Folders file (.PST). To do so, follow these steps:
Note: Before using the tool, close Outlook and other applications.
Step 1: Double-click SCANPST.
Step 2: In the Microsoft Outlook Inbox Repair Tool window, click Browse to select the PST file you want to scan for errors.
Note: SCANPST.EXE can only fix minor corruption and integrity errors. Also, it does not support an encrypted or a PST file larger than 2GB.
Step 3: Once the file is selected, click Start to initiate the scanning process.
Step 4: If any errors are found, click Repair to fix those errors.
Manual Guide: SCANPST.EXE Missing Location Manual
SCANPST.EXE is an Inbuilt Utility of Outlook; however, it has a lot of challenges when you are dealing with severely damaged, encrypted, or large-sized PST files. It crashes or hangs frequently. When SCANPST.EXE Location is Missing, there are various paths to follow concerning different Outlook Versions.
However, SCANPST.EXE is a handy tool to fix minor Outlook or PST file errors and corruption. The tool offers limited features, so it is recommended to Follow a tool which gives you 100% Precision Value.
If the tool doesn’t work or you can’t find the location of ScanPST Office 365 or any other Outlook version, using an inbox Repair Tool for Outlook can help.
Stellar Repair for Outlook is one such tool that can help fix errors associated with your .pst file. It is a recommended software by MS Outlook experts, to fix PST file corruption and integrity errors.
The free version of the software provides a preview of emails, calendars, attachments, folders, etc. The feature-rich PST repair tool supports all MS Outlook versions and enables you to save the repaired mails in EML, MSG, RTF, HTML, PDF, DBX & MBOX formats.
The PST file repair software also offers ‘Find’ functionality to search and scan PST location in a selected volume. Plus, the software also provides an option to export the repaired mailbox items to Office 365 directly.
See the detailed working of Stellar Repair for Outlook (MVP Recommended alternative to SCANPST).
It can be the ultimate utility to fix Outlook errors caused by damaged PST files with minimum effort & time, especially when SCANPST.EXE fails or can’t be located. Try it yourself & Preview your Outlook Data Free of Cost.
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Eric Simson is an Email Platform Consultant and is associated with Stellar Data Recovery from last 6 years. He writes about the latest technology tips and provides custom solutions related to MS Outlook, MS Exchange Server, Office 365, and many other Email Clients & Servers.
Panic Situation here.
ScanPST.exe is not opening at Windows 10 PC. Please help
You can try an alternative solution i.e. Stellar Outlook PST Repair.
I recently formatted my windows 7 machine and upgraded to Office 10…took a backup of my PST files, but on running them I found out that most of my emails from 2016 are missing.
I also had found that this one .exe file missing from default SCANPST.EXE location in Outlook 2016. HELP!
A major attack can be emptied your ScanPST.exe file. In this situation, you should go for an alternative solution like Stellar Outlook PST Repair.
I have just discovered the location but ScanPST.exe is missing. What should do with my Outlook? I can’t leave 65,897+ business emails.
Help!
Don’t worry Mike!
Run the free demo of Stellar Repair for Outlookand share your feedback with us.
I had discovered the scanpst location in Outlook 2007. But, It didn’t give any relief.
Try an alternative tool like Stellar Outlook PST Repair.
Can you provide any reference of comparison between ScanPST.exe VS Stellar Outlook PST Repair?
It would be more relevant for me.
Just Google the “Clint Boessen’s (MVP)” comparison review about Stellar Repair for OutlookSoftware with ScanPST.exe.
It would be helpful for better understanding.
Source: http://clintboessen.blogspot.in/2013/03/an-insight-into-stellar-phoenix-outlook.html
Hi Erick,
My office 14 scanpst location was empty but Stellar PST Repair did a great job. I agree with Clint Boessen and You.
ScanPST.exe file is missing in Outlook 2016 at:
Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16
Help me to find the correct Scanpst location. I have lost 5678+ emails without receiving any error message. So, I can’t wait for a single day.
Hi Isabella,
Sometimes, an unknown error or bug can trash your ScanPST.exe file. In this situation, you can try Stellar Repair for Outlooki.e. developed by Microsoft Gold Certified vendor.
Successfully, I am locating ScanPST.exe in Outlook 2007 version, but the file (.exe) is not opening.
How could I start the repair process?
Sometimes, ScanPST.exe is not responding due to a presence of error/bug at local PC. In this situation, you can go for the alternative solution like Stellar Outlook PST Repair.
Last year, I had experienced that errors can damage your ScanPST.exe file. My scanpst.exe was missing in outlook 2013.Then, I had taken the assistance of Stellar Outlook PST Repair.
ScanPST.exe might be failed to generate expected result in some critical situations such as:
1. Presence of Unknown error of bug
2. Attack of Virus
3. Error empties content of ScanPST.exe
4. Severely corrupt Outlook PST file
5. Corrupt PST file on External media devices like HDD
I exercised with ScanPST.exe three times, but it didn’t recover missing emails from Outlook 2010 mailbox on Windows 7 PC.