How to Repair Outlook 2016 and 2019 PST? Free and Easy Methods

Hello readers! It is a well-known fact that Outlook is popularity is increasing with time. It is majorly because of the functionalities and security features it offers. Outlook uses PST(Personal Storage Table) and OST (Offline Storage Table) files to store the data. But similar to any other data files these files are also prone to data corruption. But no need to worry! We are here to resolve this problem.
Here, in this blog, we discuss the reasons that lead to the corruption of Outlook PST files. Also, we will include some easy and effective methods using which you can repair outlook 2016 and 2019 PST.

Reasons for Corruption of Outlook Data File

Let’s discuss the reason why the PST files face corruption because of which we need to repair the Outlook data file.

• Virus or malware attack may lead to the corruption of PST file.
• Failure of hardware like routers, hubs can also lead to the corruption of PST files.
• Oversize of PST files can also lead to damage of PST data files.
• Importing or Exporting the Outlook PST data file can also lead to corruption.
• Improper termination of the computer system or Outlook application can also lead to PST file damage.

How to Repair Outlook 2016 and 2019 PST

Now, we have discussed the reasons for the corruption of PST files. Lets now discuss the methods to repair outlook data file easily.

Method 1 - Using the SCANPST method

• An inbuilt repair tool SCANPST is used to recover the corrupted PST files. For accessing SCANPST in your computer system follow the below steps.
• For Outlook 2010/13/16/19

• First, you have to, double-click on the launcher to begin the ScanPST tool.
• Now, select the Browse option to add the PST file for repairing, and then click on the Start button for scanning the file.
• When scanning is completed, simply click on the Repair button to start the repairing process.
• After a short span of time, the ScanPST tool will repair the PST file. After minding the file, you can import it to Outlook.

Method -2 Using PST Repair Tool

Another useful method to repair outlook 2016/19/13/10 PST files is an automated method using the PST Repair Tool. The tool comes with many prominent features and repair your Outlook PST data files without any hassle. The tool makes sure that the data alignment is not affected at all. The utility is developed using the most advanced algorithms that will ensure data security and data integrity. Using this utility you can recover from PST file corruption also export their files to other formats like EML, MSG, MBOX, etc.

Method 1 vs Method 2

We have discussed here 2 methods to repair the Outlook data file. You must be wondering which one is better? Well, Method 1 is a manual approach and has certain drawbacks attached to it. Such that:

• It is time-consuming.
• No guarantee for data security.
• File size limitation to recover your corrupted PST file (2 GB).
• Technical knowledge is required.
• It can repair only a low level of corruption.

On the other hand, Method 2 is an automated solution and overcome all the drawbacks of method 2.

Final Verdict

Hopefully, after reading this blog you will become aware of the reasons for PST files corruption and the methods to repair outlook 2016 and other versions PST files. If the corruption in your PST files is less you can go for method 1 but if the PST files are large in size or contain important data it is recommended to go for method 2 as it is a perfectly efficient solution for this problem. Hope this will be helpful for you.