{"id":2411,"date":"2026-03-23T12:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/?p=2411"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:17:01","slug":"fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Corrupted or Damaged PST File in Outlook [2026 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>IT professionals use PST files to store their Outlook data, such as <strong>emails, contacts, calendars, attachments, &amp; notes<\/strong> in a single local file. But, when these files get corrupted or damaged, Outlook prevents them from opening, throws the <strong>error codes like 0x80040600<\/strong> or <strong>0x8004060C<\/strong>, or it will <strong>stop the synchronization<\/strong> in between without any explanation. For individuals who often face these issues, this article explains exactly how to fix a corrupted or damaged PST file in Outlook. Along with that, it addresses some of the most common causes and methods to fix corrupted PST file Outlook, including the use of the <a title=\"Outlook PST Repair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-pst-repair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong><\/a> for quick recovery.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/aryson-outlook-recovery.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/outlook-recovery\/order-now.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<p><strong>DataAdmin92 on Reddit Asked: <\/strong>PST file corrupted after an unexpected power outage. My PC shut down while Outlook was syncing emails, and now the PST file is not getting opened. I tried to run ScanPST.exe, but it stops halfway only during the scan and never completes the repair.<\/p>\n<p>Are there any reliable software or manual methods to fully recover a corrupted PST file, especially one that ScanPST cannot handle<strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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Damaged PST File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Common_Reasons_For_PST_File_Corruption_in_Outlook\" >Common Reasons For PST File Corruption in Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#How_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook\" >How to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Fix_1_Use_the_Inbox_Repair_Tool_ScanPSTexe\" >Fix 1: Use the Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Steps_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook_Using_ScanPST\" >Steps to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook Using ScanPST<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Fix_2_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\" >Fix 2: Create a New Outlook Profile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Steps_to_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\" >Steps to Create a New Outlook Profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Fix_3_Rebuild_PST_using_the_Import_and_Export_Wizard\" >Fix 3: Rebuild PST using the Import and Export Wizard<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Steps_to_Rebuild_PST_Using_Import_and_Export\" >Steps to Rebuild PST Using Import and Export<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Fix_4_Best_Solution_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook\" >Fix 4: Best Solution to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Quick_Steps_to_Fix_PST_File_Errors\" >Quick Steps to Fix PST File Errors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Free_Preview-_Cross-verify_Your_Emails_Free_of_Cost\" >Free Preview- Cross-verify Your Emails Free of Cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/fix-corrupt-pst-file-outlook-2026\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_a_Corrupted_or_Damaged_PST_File\"><\/span>Symptoms of a Corrupted or Damaged PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several warning signs indicate that your PST file has been corrupted or damaged. Some of the most common ones are listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Users may <strong>see error code 0x80040600<\/strong> when trying to send, receive, or delete emails.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, Outlook may <strong>throw error code 0x8004060C<\/strong>, indicating the PST file has exceeded its maximum size limit.<\/li>\n<li>The inbox or specific mail folders may become completely <strong>inaccessible <\/strong>or appear empty.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, <strong>Outlook may freeze<\/strong>, crash repeatedly, or become unresponsive during startup or send\/receive operations.<\/li>\n<li>You may see the message &#8220;<strong>Cannot open your default email folders<\/strong>&#8221; every time Outlook loads.<\/li>\n<li>Even after Outlook opens, emails, contacts, or calendar entries may appear <strong>missing <\/strong>without any apparent reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_For_PST_File_Corruption_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Common Reasons For PST File Corruption in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The corruption in the PST file can be triggered due to various technical reasons. Once you understand these causes, you can efficiently prevent several future issues and can pick the right recovery method.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oversized mailbox files<\/strong> might cause issues in PST files.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2002 &amp; earlier versions are restricted to 2 GB, while Outlook 2010 and later versions cap at 50 GB. After these limits, corruption takes place.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moreover, <strong>sudden system shutdowns<\/strong> or <strong>power failures <\/strong>while Outlook is active can corrupt the internal structure of PST files.<\/li>\n<li>You may also face this problem due to <strong>virus or malware attacks<\/strong> that directly modify or encrypt the PST file contents.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, <strong>bad sectors or disk errors<\/strong> on the hard drive where the PST file is stored can cause partial or complete file damage.<\/li>\n<li>Even an <strong>abrupt Outlook closure<\/strong> during a large send\/receive operation can damage the PST file header.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, from the above causes, identify the reason you are facing PST issues. Refer to the upcoming methods and choose the most suitable one to repair damaged PST file.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook\"><\/span>How to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we will focus on the most effective methods to repair a damaged PST file and restore full Outlook access.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use the Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Create a New Outlook Profile<\/li>\n<li>Use the Import and Export Wizard<\/li>\n<li>Use Advanced Software\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read through each method carefully and apply the one that matches your situation. If the manual methods do not resolve the issue, the automated solution in Fix 4 will handle even severe corruption completely.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Use_the_Inbox_Repair_Tool_ScanPSTexe\"><\/span>Fix 1: Use the Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft includes a <strong>free built-in utility<\/strong> called <strong>ScanPST.exe<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong>, with every version of Outlook. It scans the PST file structure and repairs minor internal errors that prevent Outlook from opening correctly. Your first steps should always be locating ScanPST.exe by Outlook Version.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the Outlook version &amp; Office installation type, the file path varies for ScanPST.exe. Therefore, use the paths given below carefully.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2019: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2021: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365: C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2016: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2013: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Outlook 2010: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\Office14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>If you do not find the file at the path above, open the Windows Explorer &amp; search for scanpst.exe.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook_Using_ScanPST\"><\/span>Steps to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook Using ScanPST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, close <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> completely, including from the system tray.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>correct ScanPST.exe path<\/strong> for your Outlook version using the table above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double-click<\/strong> SCANPST.EXE to launch the <strong>Inbox Repair Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Browse <\/strong>and select the <strong>corrupted PST file<\/strong>. If you are not sure of the path, open Outlook&#8217;s <strong>File <\/strong>&gt;&gt; <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> &gt;&gt; <strong>Data Files<\/strong> tab to see the exact file location.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Start <\/strong>to begin scanning the PST file through all 8 internal phases.<\/li>\n<li>If errors are detected, check the box to create a backup before repairing &#8211; this is critical. Never skip this step.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Repair <\/strong>and wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reopen Outlook<\/strong> and check whether the PST file loads without errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If error 0x80040600 or 0x8004060C persists after running ScanPST, the corruption is beyond what the free tool can handle. In such a situation, you may proceed to use the automated software discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Fix 2: Create a New Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In some cases, the PST file itself is intact, but the Outlook profile pointing to it has become corrupted. Creating a new profile forces Outlook to rebuild its settings and reconnect to the PST file cleanly.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Create_a_New_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>Steps to Create a New Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, <strong>close Outlook <\/strong>completely and <strong>open <\/strong>the Control Panel on your Windows system.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Mail <\/strong>and then select <strong>Show Profiles<\/strong> from the <strong>Mail Setup<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button to create a <strong>new Outlook profile<\/strong> &amp; <strong>provide it a name<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provide the <strong>account details<\/strong> if asked by the setup wizard.<\/li>\n<li>After that, select <strong>Always use this profile<\/strong> option &gt;&gt; <strong>select new profile<\/strong> from the dropdown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run MS Outlook again<\/strong> &amp; check whether the PST file loads correctly in that newly created profile.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This method efficiently resolves the accessibility issues of PST files that take place due to a damaged profile.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Rebuild_PST_using_the_Import_and_Export_Wizard\"><\/span>Fix 3: Rebuild PST using the Import and Export Wizard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When the Outlook data file partially opens, but contains errors or a missing folder, you can use Outlook&#8217;s built-in Import &amp; Export Wizard to transfer all your accessible mailbox data into an empty PST file. This way, you can even rebuild the PST file from scratch using the preserved data.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Rebuild_PST_Using_Import_and_Export\"><\/span>Steps to Rebuild PST Using Import and Export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> and click on the <strong>File <\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> and then click <strong>Import\/Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>Export to a file<\/strong> option &amp; click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select the <strong>PST <\/strong>\u00a0as the export format and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the mailbox<\/strong> <strong>folders <\/strong>you want to export and check <strong>Include subfolders<\/strong> to capture all data.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the <strong>destination <\/strong>on your hard drive to save the new PST file &amp; use a different location from the corrupted original.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Finish <\/strong>to complete the export process.<\/li>\n<li>Next, go back to <strong>File &gt;&gt; Open &amp; Export &gt;&gt; Import\/Export<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose the <strong>Import from Another Program or file<\/strong> option &amp; import the newly created PST back into Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>This method only captures data that Outlook can still read. If entire folders are <strong>inaccessible due to severe corruption<\/strong>, they will not appear in the export. In such cases, it is better to use the automated software discussed below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Best_Solution_to_Fix_Corrupted_PST_File_Outlook\"><\/span>Fix 4: Best Solution to Fix Corrupted PST File Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> is an expert-recommended software that helps organisations to repair corrupt and damaged PST files of any size. This software can even <strong>repair the files that ScanPST cannot process<\/strong>. Moreover, it allows individuals to recover all the mailbox data, including the <strong>emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes<\/strong>. In addition, this utility keeps the original folder structure intact throughout the process and supports<strong> password-protected PST files<\/strong>. This software consists of three scanning modes: <strong>Standard, Advanced, and Deep Scan Mode<\/strong>. With the help of Aryson recovery software, it is possible to repair multiple PST files in a single operation, and users can even <a title=\"rebuild PST file\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/how-to-rebuild-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>rebuild PST Files for free<\/strong><\/a> using the same utility.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Steps_to_Fix_PST_File_Errors\"><\/span>Quick Steps to Fix PST File Errors\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>First, download &amp; install the <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> on your system.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1.webp\" alt=\"install the Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Open <\/strong>button to browse and select one or more corrupted PST files for repair.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.webp\" alt=\"Click the Open button to browse and select\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Select the appropriate scan mode: <strong>Standard for minor<\/strong> corruption, <strong>Advanced for partial<\/strong> access issues, or <strong>Deep Scan for severely damaged<\/strong> or <strong>completely inaccessible <\/strong>files.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3.webp\" alt=\"Select the appropriate scan mode\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Adjust any <strong>additional settings<\/strong> as required &gt;&gt; click <strong>OK <\/strong>to begin the scanning process.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.webp\" alt=\"Adjust any additional settings as required\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After scanning, browse the <strong>full tree-view<\/strong> of the recovered mailbox to preview.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.webp\" alt=\"After scanning, browse the full tree-view\" width=\"800\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5-768x412.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Select <\/strong>the required folders &amp; items &amp; choose a <strong>preferred output format<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6.webp\" alt=\"Select the required folders &amp; items &amp; choose\" width=\"800\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6-768x411.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>and <strong>save the recovered PST file<\/strong> to your desired location on the hard drive.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7.webp\" alt=\"Click OK and save the recovered PST file\" width=\"800\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_Preview-_Cross-verify_Your_Emails_Free_of_Cost\"><\/span>Free Preview- Cross-verify Your Emails Free of Cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The demo version of <strong>Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong> lets you scan your corrupted PST file &amp; preview every recoverable item, including the <strong>emails, contacts, calendar entries<\/strong>, etc. This will allow you to avoid any data loss and repair the necessary data only. Eventually, a precise selection results in <strong>better performance<\/strong> and <strong>efficiency<\/strong>. To get a hands-on experience, you can try the demo version, and once you get satisfactory results, you can purchase it to get access to more features.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this blog, we covered the most common causes of PST file corruption in Microsoft Outlook, including the error codes 0x80040600 and 0x8004060C. We walked through four practical methods to fix corrupted PST file Outlook, like Microsoft&#8217;s free ScanPST tool, creating a new Outlook profile, rebuilding the PST via export, &amp; using the Aryson PST Recovery Tool. For minor corruption, manual methods may be sufficient. For anything beyond that, the Aryson tool makes sure to provide a complete recovery without data loss. If you face any difficulty during the process, reach out to the support team for personalised assistance.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774268760290\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. What do Outlook error codes 0x80040600 and 0x8004060C mean?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Error 0x80040600 indicates Outlook cannot read or access the PST file due to internal corruption, while 0x8004060C means the PST file has exceeded its maximum size limit and Outlook can no longer write to it. Both require immediate PST repair.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774268812446\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Where is ScanPST.exe located in Outlook 2019, 2021, and 365?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>For Outlook 2019 and 365, ScanPST.exe is located at C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office16. For Outlook 2021, check C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\Office21.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774268831247\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. Can I fix a corrupted PST file without losing any data?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, using the Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool, you can fix a corrupted PST file without losing any data.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774268849158\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. Why does ScanPST fail on large PST files?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>ScanPST is reliable only on PST files up to approximately 2 GB. On larger files, it tends to stall, freeze, or complete without fully resolving the underlying corruption. For PST files over 5 GB, the Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool is the recommended solution as it has no file size restrictions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1774268869838\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. Can I repair multiple PST files at the same time?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, the Aryson Outlook PST Repair Tool supports bulk repair, allowing you to load and process multiple PST files in a single operation. 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