How to Fix 0x80040119 Error in Microsoft Outlook

Have you ever come across 0x80040119 error in Microsoft Outlook?

Many Outlook users often face this 0x80040119 error in MS Outlook while sending or receiving emails. Hence, coming across this error may pull the users in a very bad state and it won’t let users to send, receive or access MS Outlook PST file.

Primary causes of getting 0x80040119 error

However, there may be numerous causes of getting such error. But few primary causes are discussed below:

  • Large or oversized PST file
  • Outdated anti-virus
  • Intentional/unintentional user profile deletion
  • Malware attack
  • Sudden termination of Outlook
  • Abrupt shutdown of system
  • Poor Internet connectivity
  • Wrong configuration of Outlook

These are the possible causes of getting 0x80040119 error. However, one can fix such error by using Inbox Repair Tool which is also known as ScapPST.exe.

Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe)

It is a free utility which is provided by Microsoft to rectify such issues. It also helps users to repair corrupt PST file. You can follow below steps to use this tool.

Note: It is advised to keep a backup copy of PST file before run ScanPST.exe as there are a chances of losing PST data while performing repair process.

Step 1.

  1. To locate PST file, you need to go to the Control Panel, and click on Mail the
  2. Now click Show Profile, and select particular profile and click
  3. Click on Data File tab
  4. Here you can see a default PST file having check mark.

Step 2. To use ScanPST.exe

  1. Make sure Outlook should be closed.
  2. Open Inbox Repair Tool to begin the repair process.
  3. Now type the location of PST file in the Enter the name of the file you want to scan
  4. Now click on start

This way you can smoothly repair your PST file and fix above error.