Find Out ScanPST in Outlook 2010 and 2013
ScanPST is formally known as scanpst.exewhich is the Outlook Inbox Repair tool used to verify Outlook PST files for integrity errors. The earlier versions of Outlook allows easy operation of ScanPST but the latest versions Outlook 2010 and 2013 make the access of ScanPST harder and time consuming.
Importance of ScanPST
The default file format of Outlook is PST. Every files of Outlook are stored automatically in PST format. In case,the Outlook sessions start crashing,it could be due to a faulty PST data file. To evaluate the data error of Outlook,it is important to run ScanPST program which helps remove the PST data error.
Check Out Locations
Depending on versions of Window and Outlook,here are the locations of scanpst.exe.
Outlook 2010 x 32 bit
C:Program Files\MicrosoftOffice\Office 14
Outlook 2010 x 64 bit
C:Program Files\MicrosoftOffice\Office 14
Outlook 2013 x 32 bit
C:Program Files\MicrosoftOffice\Office 15
Outlook 2013 x 64 bit
C:Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office 15
Use the "Click to Run" system,check the rootOffice15 folder which is found in C:Program Files\Microsoft Office 15.
Using ScanPST
It is simple to run the option. The inbox repair icon will ask you to browse the PST file that you want to scan. Fill the name of the file and scanning will start.
ScanPST is a built-in Microsoft utility that can help repair corrupted PST files and resolve Outlook data integrity issues.
Summary
ScanPST (scanpst.exe) is an essential tool for Outlook users experiencing data corruption or integrity issues. While accessing it may be more challenging in newer Outlook versions,understanding its location and proper usage can help resolve many common Outlook problems.
