How to check a PST files for data corruption?
When the PST file gets corrupt all its data become inaccessible and any attempt made to access Outlook application will throw error messages. These are indications or you can say the symptoms by which you can identify that the PST file of Outlook is corrupt. To confirm the situation you need to use the inbuilt Outlook tool called Scanpst.exe which will surely resolve the issue. So, just try those inbuilt utility and see how it works.
The .pst file(s) can be checked and repaired by running a Microsoft utility called the Inbox Repair Tool: scanpst.exe. First close Outlook. Then locate the file on your computer by clicking Start – Search – For files and folders. Then type ‘scanpst.exe’. The file will be found in a folder like ‘C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\1033’ or ‘C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12’. Run the program by double clicking it and choose Browse to select the .pst file to repair. If you get a message that the .pst file is still in use then close your virus scanner software (and other software that could be relevant). Repeat these steps if you have more .pst files. If you are working with an Exchange Offline store (an .ost file) then use the repair tool scanost.exe. Here’s how: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010563001033.aspx In order to check your Outlook installation files also run the Detect and Repair procedure from the Outlook Help menu. Outlook 2007: Detect and Repai
