Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST)
Developed by MicrosoftMicrosoft's free Inbox Repair Tool that comes with Outlook for Windows.
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What is Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST)?
SCANPST.EXE, the Inbox Repair Tool, is installed with Microsoft Outlook for Windows. It scans a PST or OST file and fixes structural errors so Outlook can open it again. Microsoft's support page explains where to find it for your Outlook version.
Always make a copy of the PST first. For very large or badly damaged files it can fail or remove items — then a professional repair is the safer route.
Best for
- Outlook will not open a PST
- Errors after Outlook crashed
- Small and medium PST files
Quick facts
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Category
- Email Repair
- Platforms
- Windows
- Licence
- 100% Free
- Website
- support.microsoft.com
What Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST) can do
Built into Outlook
No download needed.
PST & OST
Checks and repairs both file types.
Backup option
Can make a backup before repairing.
Lost and Found
Puts recovered items into a separate folder.
Repeat runs
Run several times until no errors are found.
Using it in 3 steps
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1
Copy the mailbox
Close Outlook and make a backup copy of the PST / OST file.
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2
Scan & repair
Run the tool on the copy and let it rebuild or extract the items.
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3
Open or import
Open the repaired file in Outlook or import the exported items.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and from Microsoft
- Already on your PC with Outlook
- Simple to run
Cons
- Fails on badly damaged files
- Can drop items it cannot fix
System requirements
- Runs on: Windows
- Check the official website for the latest version and full system requirements
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Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST) FAQ
Questions we often hear from customers who tried this software first.
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Inbox Repair Tool (SCANPST) is a product of Microsoft. Data Recovery Mumbai is an independent data recovery lab and is not affiliated with the developer. All trademarks belong to their owners. Information is for guidance; check the official website for current features and prices.