Tips To Fix The .PST/.OST Files In Outlook

The Outlook PST and OST files need to be taken care of very well, as if the files get corrupted,, the door to Outlook will be closed. One of the ways by which your .PST/.OST files can get corrupted is from dangerous infections. Therefore, it is necessary to protect your system from dangerous infections by having very good security tools like anti spyware or antivirus programs installed in your system.
Well, by following the below provided Outlook repair guidelines, you can easily fix the PST/OST files and get back to work with Outlook.

Steps to follow

• The Outlook PST/OST files can be repaired easily with the help of the Microsoft repair utility. To make use of the utility, from the Windows taskbar, click on the Start button that can be seen towards the left of the taskbar. Now the Start menu will pop up on screen. From the menu, search and locate the Run command and access it.
• In the run filed, input <drive>:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\<LocaleID>\scanPST.exe and tap the Enter key.
• For your Microsoft Office, the locale identifier is given by Locale ID.
• Input the path and the name of the file in the Enter The Name Of The File You Want To Scan box.
• If the file is in the hidden folder, the Browse button cannot be availed.
• Logging errors during scan has options for altering the same. You can select Options for getting it changed. 
• To the same directory to that of the .PST file, the log file will be saved if the Replace Log Or Append To Log option is selected.
• The Start option should be selected now.
• The Make A Backup Of Scanned File Before Repairing check box should be check marked when the scan of the file is complete.
• Now, choose the Repair option.
• A Repair Complete message will appear if the repair process is successful.
• The backup of the file should be used if the file cannot be repaired by the inbox repair tool.

By following the above-mentioned Outlook repair guidelines, you can easily fix the .PST/.OST files. If you have any doubts in following the guidelines, you may access our customer support center for apt help and support tips.