PST Not Loading in Outlook – Get Solutions Here

Let me guess if you are here, then there is a high chance that you are looking for a solution to PST not loading in Outlook. If the answer is Yes!, then go through this blog post to get the detailed procedure to get rid of this Outlook data file issue.

We all know that Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager and email client software developed by Microsoft. It is a part of the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software and is available as a standalone application or as part of an Office 365 subscription.

And if we talk about the data file then Outlook stores information in a file format called PST (Personal Storage Table) or OST (Offline Storage Table). PST files are used to store data such as emails, calendar events, and contacts on your local hard drive or network drive. OST files are used to store a copy of the information from your email account on the server, allowing you to access the information when you are offline.

But here in this blog post, we will discuss the PST data file error.

Reason for PST Not Loading in Outlook

There can be several reasons why a PST file might not be loading in Outlook. Some common causes include:

• The PST file is corrupt: PST files can become corrupt due to various reasons such as a sudden power failure, a virus attack, or improper shutdown of Outlook.
• The PST file is too large: PST files have a maximum size limit, and if a PST file exceeds this limit, it may not load in Outlook.
• The PST file is password-protected: If a PST file is password-protected and you do not have the password, Outlook will not be able to open the file.
• The Outlook profile is corrupt: If the Outlook profile is corrupt, it may prevent the PST file from loading.
• Issue with the Outlook installation: If there is an issue with the Outlook installation, it may prevent the PST file from loading.

Methods to Fix PST Not Loading in Outlook

Here in this section, we are going to discuss some of the DIY techniques to fix Outlook PST file not loading. So go through the section and try the methods.

#Method 1: Check for the Outlook PST Location

Before doing anything else check the file path of the PST file and make sure the file path is correct and the PST file is not moved or deleted. If the PST file is still in its location, then try the next method to resolve the issue.

# Method 2: Repair Outlook Data File

As we said above PST file corruption is one of the major reason for this PST not loading in Outlook issue. So to fix the same we have to repair the Outlook data file and in this section, we are going to explain to you the free way to repair the Outlook PST file.

Repair Outlook PST file using Outlook inbuilt Inbox Repair Tool

1. First close Outlook application.

2. After this locate the Scanpst.exe file on your computer. It is usually located in the following folder:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16 (for Outlook 2016)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office15 (for Outlook 2013)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14 (for Outlook 2010)

3. Double-click on the Scanpst.exe file to open it.

4. Click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the location of the PST file you want to repair.

5. Select the PST file and click “Open“.

6. Click “Start” to begin the repair process.

7. The Inbox Repair Tool will scan the PST file for errors and try to fix them. This process may take a while, depending on the size of the PST file.

When the repair process is complete, a message will appear indicating whether the PST file was repaired successfully.

If the PST file was repaired successfully, click “Close” and then open Outlook to check if the issue has been resolved.

Smart Way to Repair Damaged Outlook Data File

Well, ScanPST is a nice and free approach to fixing the corruption issue of Outlook. But this tool has some limitations like the tool not being able to fix major corruption, also if the PST file is large, then Scanpst get crashed in the repairing process.

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Working of the Tool

1. Download and install the recipe tool on your system.

2. Open the tool and click on Add Files to add the corrupted PST file.

3. After this choose the Scan option to start the scan process.

4. Select PST as the export option after scanning is over.

5. At last click on the Export button to complete the task.

At this stage there high chance that you have completely resolved your PST not loading in Outlook. But if the issue still exists, then try to recreate the Outlook Profile.

#Method 3: Recreate Outlook Profile

Here in this section, we will explain to you the detailed steps to recreate the Outlook Profile.

1. Fisrty close Outlook if open.

2. After this open the Control Panel.

3. Now, go to “Mail” or “Mail (32-bit)”.

4. Click on “Show Profiles”.

5. Now, click on “Add”.

6. Type a name for the new profile and click “OK”.

7. Follow the prompts to set up the new profile. You will be asked to provide your name, email address, and account type (POP, IMAP, or Exchange).

8. When prompted, select the option to “Manually configure server settings or additional server types” and click “Next”.

9 . Select the type of email account you have (POP, IMAP, or Exchange) and click “Next”.

10 . Enter the server and login information for your email account and click “More Settings”.

11. In the “Internet Email Settings” window, click the “Advanced” tab.

12. Under “Delivery”, select the option to “Leave a copy of messages on the server”.

13. Click “OK” and then click “Next”.

14. Click “Finish” to complete the process.

Conclusion

If a PST not loading in Outlook, it could be due to several reasons, and here in this above blog post, we have tried to discuss all the possible solutions. So go explore the guide and fix the issue of the Outlook data file.