The pst file (Personal Storage Table) is a special file in Outlook that stores all of your email messages, addresses, tasks, calendar appointments, etc. If your Outlook PST file is showing an error or it becomes corrupted you will need to use the PST repair tool, available below, to scan and repair the pst file. If when you press Send/Receive in Outlook and receive no errors, then the problem should be resolved.

Please be aware that if you do not attempt to repair PST files immediately, could result in the permanent loss of all email messages, contact details and other personal items.

For instance, you may have received the following Outlook error codes;

Unable to expand the folder. The set of folders could not be opened. Errors could have been detected in the file drive:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst. Quit all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox Repair Tool.

The file path shown above will be different depending on your computer's operating system.

You can repair PST files with either Outlooks inbuilt inbox repair tool or a third party PST repair tool program.

Repair PST File FAQ's

Which versions of Microsoft Outlook does this tool work with?

• Repair PST File works with all versions of Outlook from 97 through to 2007 (inc. XP)

My .pst file is password protected, will the pst repair tool be able to recover it?

• Yes, this application can repair a pst file even if it's password protected and encrypted.

I'm not sure that I'll be able to recover my pst file with this tool, how can I be sure?

• You can download the tool for free and run it to make sure. You'll only need to register the software if it tells you it was successful at recovering your files.

What will I be able to recover with this program?

• You will be able to recover all your email messages (included ones that were accidentally deleted,) your contacts list, any calendar dates and appointments, as well as any journals and notes etc.