Resolve Pst Header Corruption

By Author: Delmar Mariner
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Let’s take up a real life scenario wherein when you try to access the corrupt PST file or while starting the Outlook application, you get the following error message:

“Errors have been detected in the file Outlook.pst. Quit Outlook and all mail-enabled applications, and then download Scanpst.exe and use it to diagnose and repair errors in the file. For more information about the Inbox repair tool, see Help.”

The root cause behind the occurrence of the above-mentioned error message is the PST file header corruption.

Actually, the Outlook.pst file comprises of two parts: PST file header and the PST data. The OST file header saves information such as file size, signature, etc. Whenever you try to open the Outlook.pst file, the application first reads the PST header and also verifies it. You get the above-mentioned error message in case the PST file header is found to be corrupt and the verification process fails. 

Once the above-mentioned error message appears, the Outlook.pst file becomes unusable and inaccessible.

In order to resolve the above-mentioned error, you can use the download Scanpst.exe ...
... utility, also known as the Inbox Repair tool.

With the help of Inbox Repair tool (Scanpst-exe), you should try to resolve the PST file header corruption issue. The Scanpst-exe utility is able to repair the damaged PST file only in case of minor corruptions. However, in case the PST file is highly damaged or severely corrupt, you will not be able to repair the PST file with the help of Scanpst.exe. In this situation, you need to use a professional and eminent third party Outlook PST repair tool to repair the damaged and corrupt Outlook PST file.

A number of PST repair tools are available in the market. You must carefully choose the one that suits your requirements. You may get a bit confused while selecting the PST repair tool.

In case you feel a bit confused, we suggest you to download and work upon the free trial version of the tool. Working on the free trial version would get you a fair idea about the features, functionality, and performance of the tool. Also, it would help you in deciding as to which PST repair tool you would like to purchase.

In case you are able to make up your mind on a PST repair tool, you can purchase the tool. Otherwise, you can try few other demo versions and then make up your mind on a PST repair tool.

Kernel for Outlook PST Repair is an eminent, comprehensive, and output-driven PST repair program that is specifically designed to repair damaged and corrupt Outlook PST files.

With the help of this impeccable tool, you can easily, successfully, and flawlessly repair damaged and corrupt Outlook PST files.

Kernel for Outlook PST Repair tool comes integrated with an easy-to-understand and self-descriptive graphical user interface that does not require any special technical skills to work on it. This feature particularly helps novice or non-technical users to easily work on it.