subject: A_ Good _backup Or Using A "pst Repair Tool" [print this page] NeedRepair PST File software? Got errors in Microsoft outlook? Managing back up is a very important part of managing PST files in MS Outlook. What it actually does is try to repair the header of your PST and just the header. Everything else that it doesn't understand, it deletes. The resolution for the problems in PST cannot be resolved by more individual users, or maybe you can if you are really good in fixing computer stuff. However, the issue of PST corruption still exists. Outlook users still need to deal with PST corruption and data loss. The reason of such problems could be PST 2 GB size limitation, insufficient system resources, unexpected power outage, etc. As PST file have evolved into the most popular medium for storing data like emails, notes, calendar and other important and confidential data. Repair PST , OST and other such data from laptops and computers which have become inaccessible, had failed hard drive, or has corrupted data, requires training and sophisticated equipment to rebuild and restore good, usable data. If scanpst.exe is not able to repair damaged or corrupt.pst files, the other option you have is to use email recovery software. Using email recovery tool is easy to use. However, at times it can cause Outlook to crash unexpectedly thereby causing the PST file to get corrupt. It is notable that the PST file contains all the Outlook-related information. While you may be using Outlook for sending and receiving emails, the probability of facing problems with your favorite email client is always there. As an example, if you have a PST file open, or if you are creating mail messages or sorting out appointments, and your computer restarts before you have the chance to shut down programs properly, it can result in file corruption.
If the.pst file header is corrupt you cannot access your mail box and data stored in Outlook. In such cases you need to repair you PST file. As you know PST files are very prone to corruption and damage.
Since this file contains lots of valuable information its corruption or damage may cause huge loss for the users.As we know, the MS Outlook files which are saved in PST format are very susceptible to problems. But, there are many who are not privileged or lucky enough and face issues like PST file corruption very often and ultimately lost all their vital email messages along with respective attachments. To repair the damaged archive PST, you should use the Outlook built-in PST Repair Tool.
