{"id":3955,"date":"2016-10-03T10:53:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-03T10:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:47:41","slug":"find-scanpst-exe-location-in-ms-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/find-scanpst-exe-location-in-ms-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Scanpst Location in Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 & 2007?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ScanPST is located in the Outlook installation directory but the exact location varies based on your Windows edition and Outlook version, its installation type (click-to-run or MSI), or whether you are using 32-bit or 64-bit version. In this post, we will list the exact locations of ScanPST based on different Outlook and Windows versions to help you easily find this tool.<\/p>

Where is ScanPST.exe Located in Outlook2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 & 2007?<\/strong><\/h2>

The ScanPST location<\/strong> is fixed by default. It can be found in the Outlook installation directory. However, the location of the installation directory may vary based on the Outlook and Windows version you’ve installed on your computer.<\/p>

For instance, 32-bit<\/strong> Outlook is installed in the Program Files (x86)<\/strong> directory while 64-bit<\/strong> Outlook client is installed in the Program Files<\/strong> directory on your Windows PC. This may further vary if you use 32-bit<\/strong> or 64-bit<\/strong> Windows OS.<\/p>

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Below are the paths where you can find ScanPST.exe<\/strong>:<\/p>

Outlook Version<\/strong><\/td>ScanPST Location (32-bit Windows)<\/strong><\/td>ScanPST Location (64-bit Windows)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
2021\/2019\/2016 (Click-to-Run)<\/td>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/td>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office 15\\root\\office15<\/td>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office 15\\root\\office15<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office14<\/td>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office14 ​<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office12<\/td>C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>
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Note:<\/strong> Here, ‘C:<\/strong>’ is the disk drive where Program Files<\/strong>and Program Files(x86)<\/strong> folders reside.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

How to Repair Corrupt PST File using Outlook ScanPST?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>

Once you have located the ScanPST<\/strong>, follow these steps to repair the corrupt Personal Folders file (PST) with ScanPST.exe:<\/p>

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Note:<\/strong> Before using this tool, close Microsoft Outlook and other applications. Also, take a backup of your PST file.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

Step 1:<\/strong> Double-click on SCANPST.exe<\/strong>.<\/p>

Step 2:<\/strong> In the Microsoft Outlook Inbox Repair Tool <\/strong>window, click Browse<\/strong> to select the PST file you want to repair.<\/p>

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Step 3:<\/strong> Once the file is selected, click Start<\/strong> to initiate the scanning process.<\/p>

Step 4:<\/strong> If any errors are found, click Repair<\/strong> to fix those errors.<\/p>

The repair process may take a while to complete. Wait for the tool to finish the repair. ScanPST.exe may freeze or stop responding<\/a>. You must wait for the tool to respond. However, if it does not respond after a while or crashes, it indicates that the tool can’t repair the PST or the PST is either large or severely damaged.<\/p>

What are the Limitations of ScanPST?<\/strong><\/h2>

Although ScanPST can fix corruption issues in PST file<\/a>, it has some limitations, such as:<\/p>