{"id":3561,"date":"2016-09-01T10:54:46","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T10:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=3561"},"modified":"2025-04-16T12:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:09:11","slug":"run-free-pst-repair-tool-scanpst-exe-ms-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/run-free-pst-repair-tool-scanpst-exe-ms-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Methods to Repair Outlook PST Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Microsoft Outlook uses PST (Personal Storage Table) files to store a copy of messages, calendar events, and other mailbox data on the local storage. Nevertheless, PST files are susceptible to corruption due to a variety of factors and reasons. A large number of Outlook users are unaware of the causes of corruption in PST files and the procedures involved in fixing damaged PST files. In this guide, we will explain the reasons for the corruption in PST files and see how to repair the PST files using free tools, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/download-free-scanpst-exe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScanPST.exe<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-for-pst-file-corruption-or-damage\">Reasons for PST File Corruption or Damage<\/h2><p>PST file corruption can occur due to several reasons, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incompatible or faulty add-ins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improper or forced system or application shutdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System or Outlook application crash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexpected system reboot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad sectors on hard drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File system errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large PST file size, particularly in older Outlook versions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing PST files on a network server or storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intrusion by viruses or malware<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free-method-to-repair-outlook-pst-file\">Free Method to Repair Outlook PST File<\/h2><p>ScanPST.exe, also known as the Inbox Repair Tool, is a free utility provided by Microsoft, designed to diagnose and repair errors in PST files. This tool is meant to serve as the first line of action (the first tool to run) in fixing corruption in Outlook PST file. The tool can help Outlook users fix minor PST corruption or errors caused by system or app glitch.<\/p><p>Outlook SCANPST repair tool can help you fix the following errors in Outlook, which might appear while accessing the Outlook account or importing the corrupt PST file to Outlook:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/cannot-start-microsoft-outlook-cannot-open-the-outlook-window.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook Window.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cannot-start-Microsoft-Outlook.-Cannot-open-the-Outlook-Window.png\" alt=\"Cannot start Microsoft Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook Window\" class=\"wp-image-172496 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cannot-start-Microsoft-Outlook.-Cannot-open-the-Outlook-Window.png 496w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cannot-start-Microsoft-Outlook.-Cannot-open-the-Outlook-Window-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cannot-start-Microsoft-Outlook.-Cannot-open-the-Outlook-Window-150x56.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The file xxx.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/how-to-fix-pst-file-is-not-an-outlook-data-file-error.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pst is not an Outlook data file<\/a> (.pst).<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-file-xxx.pst-is-not-an-Outlook-data-file-.pst_.png\" alt=\"The file xxx.pst is not an Outlook data file (.pst).\" class=\"wp-image-172497 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-file-xxx.pst-is-not-an-Outlook-data-file-.pst_.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-file-xxx.pst-is-not-an-Outlook-data-file-.pst_-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-file-xxx.pst-is-not-an-Outlook-data-file-.pst_-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-file-xxx.pst-is-not-an-Outlook-data-file-.pst_-150x57.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-error-wrong-data-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Something is wrong with one of your data files and Outlook needs to close.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Something-is-wrong-with-one-of-your-data-files-and-Outlook-needs-to-close.png\" alt=\"Something is wrong with one of your data files and Outlook needs to close.\" class=\"wp-image-172498 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Something-is-wrong-with-one-of-your-data-files-and-Outlook-needs-to-close.png 413w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Something-is-wrong-with-one-of-your-data-files-and-Outlook-needs-to-close-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Something-is-wrong-with-one-of-your-data-files-and-Outlook-needs-to-close-150x58.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>These errors are usually a result of corrupt or damaged PST file.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-run-free-pst-repair-tool-scanpst-exe\">Steps to Use the SCANPST.exe to Repair PST File<\/h3><p>To run and use Inbox Repair tool (ScanPST.exe), you should first know its location. Based on the Outlook version and the Windows operating system, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/find-scanpst-exe-location-in-ms-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">location of ScanPST.exe tool<\/a> may vary. Here are the default locations:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In Outlook 2019<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32-bit Windows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office19\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64-bit Outlook: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office19\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Outlook 2016<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32-bit Windows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office16\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64-bit Outlook: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office16\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Outlook 2013<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32-bit Windows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office15\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64-bit Outlook: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office15\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Outlook 2010<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>32-bit Windows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office14\\<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>64-bit Outlook: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office14\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Once you&rsquo;ve located the ScanPST.exe, follow these steps:<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exit MS Outlook (if it is open).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch ScanPST.exe as administrator.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-ScanPST.exe-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Launch ScanPST.exe as administrator\" class=\"wp-image-172499 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:411px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-ScanPST.exe-as-administrator.png 422w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-ScanPST.exe-as-administrator-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-ScanPST.exe-as-administrator-150x133.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Browse<\/strong> to locate and select the corrupt PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Browse-to-locate-and-select-the-corrupt-PST-file.gif\" alt=\"Click on Browse to locate and select the corrupt PST file\" class=\"wp-image-172500 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>The default location of PST file in Outlook may vary. The default path (in Outlook 2013 or later) is: C:\\users\\YourUserName\\Documents\\Outlook Files\\<\/p><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After selecting the damaged PST file, click&nbsp;<strong>Start<\/strong>&nbsp;to scan the PST file for errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After scan, the tool will show errors or inconsistencies in the PST file, if it finds any. Then, select <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The repair task may take a while to complete. This depends on the size of the PST, corruption level, and the system resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the PST repair is finished, you can open your Outlook and see if you&rsquo;re able to access all emails.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitations of Free PST Repair Tool (SCANPST)<\/h3><p>Despite its usefulness, ScanPST.exe has several limitations:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some cases, the tool may not be able to fix all errors. So, you need to run the tool multiple times to get all the errors fixed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ScanPST.exe may lead to data loss as it repairs the PST file by purging mail items that are deemed as bad or beyond repair. So, make sure to back up the PST file before repairing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tool can sometimes hang or crash during the repair process. This may happen when you try to repair a PST file which is too large (larger than 2 GB) or severely damaged or corrupt. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternative Method to Repair PST File<\/h3><p>If <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/scanpst-freezes-fails-not-responding-to-repair-pst.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ScanPST.exe fails to repair PST file<\/a>, you can use third-party PST repair tools, such as Stellar Repair for Outlook. It&rsquo;s a more robust solution designed to handle severe PST file corruption and provides several other features and options for effective recovery of mail items from corrupt, damaged, or encrypted PST file.<\/p><p>Stellar Repair for Outlook is an advanced Outlook repair and recovery tool, which serves as the ultimate solution to fix all kinds (and degrees) of corruption in PST file and recover all the data. In fact, it assures complete recovery, irrespective of the size of PST file and level of corruption.<\/p><p><strong>It offers a range of features, including:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool can help recover all emails, attachments, contacts, calendar events, and more from corrupted PST files with complete integrity and precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can repair encrypted and\/or oversized or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-too-large-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">large PST file (up to 50 GB or larger)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides an intuitive and easy-to-user interface that guides you through the PST repair process, making it easier to quickly repair and fix PST file corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to Run Stellar Repair for Outlook Software<\/h3><p>You don&rsquo;t really need a high-end PC to install and run Stellar Repair for Outlook. It supports Microsoft Outlook 2019, 2016, and earlier versions on notable Windows versions (old and new). So, whether your PC is running on the old Windows XP or the latest version of Window 11, you can easily use this free PST Repair tool. Here are the steps to use this tool:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install Stellar Repair for Outlook from the official website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the software and select the PST file for repair.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-the-software-and-select-the-PST-file-for-repair.png\" alt=\"Launch the software and select the PST file for repair.\" class=\"wp-image-172501 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:580px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-the-software-and-select-the-PST-file-for-repair.png 943w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-the-software-and-select-the-PST-file-for-repair-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-the-software-and-select-the-PST-file-for-repair-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Launch-the-software-and-select-the-PST-file-for-repair-150x104.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Repair<\/strong> to start the analysis process. The software will scan the corrupt PST file. The estimated scan duration depends upon the size of PST file and extent of corruption.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process-1024x546.png\" alt=\"Click on Repair to start the analysis process\" class=\"wp-image-172503 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:608px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-on-Repair-to-start-the-analysis-process.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the scan, you can preview the recoverable data.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data-1024x546.png\" alt=\"After the scan, you can preview the recoverable data\" class=\"wp-image-172504 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/After-the-scan-you-can-preview-the-recoverable-data.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Save Repaired File,<\/strong> choose PST, and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next-1024x546.png\" alt=\"Click Save Repaired File, choose PST, and click Next\" class=\"wp-image-172506 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:632px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Click-Save-Repaired-File-choose-PST-and-click-Next.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a save location and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. This will save the recovered mail items from corrupt PST file to a new healthy PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ol><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.com\/how-repair-corrupt-outlook-data-file-pst-stellar-repair-outlook-2877452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Stellar Repair for Outlook Review on IBTimes.com<\/a>&nbsp;by Administrators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-&ndash;-free-pst-repair-tool-vs-stellar-repair-for-outlook\">Comparison &ndash; Free PST Repair Tool vs Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/h2><p>Below is a quick comparison between the free PST repair tool and the advanced Outlook PST repair tool &ndash; Stellar Repair for Outlook.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Free PST Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Paid (with free trial available)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Repair Capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic repair<\/td><td>Advanced repair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Success Rate<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User Interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Basic<\/td><td>User-friendly and intuitive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File Size Limitations<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>May struggle with large files<\/td><td>No limitations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supported Outlook Versions<\/strong><\/td><td>All major versions<\/td><td>All major versions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Supported Windows Versions<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>All major versions<\/td><td>All major versions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Repair Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>Slow<\/td><td>Fast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Recovery of Deleted Items<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Comprehensive recovery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selective Recovery<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional Features<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Preview of recoverable data, Options to save to new PST, MSG, EML, RTF, HTML, and PDF formats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technical Support<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Full support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>The Inbox Repair Tool, also referred to as ScanPST.exe, is a free PST Repair tool that serves as the first line of action in fixing various forms of errors\/corruptions in PST file. By following the detailed process to run and use Outlook Inbox Repair tool (ScanPST.exe), explained in this post, you can restore corrupt PST file and get access to all your email items. By repairing the corrupt PST file, you may also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/common-outlook-errors.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resolve common Outlook errors<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p><p>However, at times, when the corruption is too severe, the Inbox Repair tool may be futile in repairing the file. In case Microsoft&rsquo;s inbuilt ScanPST.exe fails to fix the problem with the PST file, use a more advanced PST repair tool such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/outlook-pst-file-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/a>. Unlike ScanPST.exe, the software can repair severely corrupt, encrypted, and large PST files in a few clicks. You can free download and use Stellar Repair for Outlook on your system to repair and preview the damaged PST file.<\/p><p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Outlook uses PST (Personal Storage Table) files to store a copy&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/run-free-pst-repair-tool-scanpst-exe-ms-outlook\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Free Methods to Repair Outlook PST Files<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":8382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[825],"tags":[751,329],"class_list":["post-3561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outlook-pst-file","tag-pst-repair-software","tag-run-free-pst-repair-software","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Free Methods to Repair Outlook PST Files<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u200bRepair Outlook PST files using ScanPST.exe. 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