{"id":601,"date":"2019-01-20T10:46:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T10:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mozesoft.com\/blog\/?p=601"},"modified":"2021-06-17T09:50:46","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T09:50:46","slug":"pst-file-gets-corrupt-after-moving-and-renaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mozesoft.com\/blog\/pst-file-gets-corrupt-after-moving-and-renaming\/","title":{"rendered":"PST File Gets Corrupt after moving and renaming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Outlook PST files are extremely useful, but they can prove to be the source of many issues if not handled properly. A damaged PST file can halt the entire working of Outlook, leaving users hanging in the midst of trouble. Thus, in addition to taking proper backups of your Outlook PST files, you should never try to mess with their system file structure or PST File <\/em>can corrupt PST after renaming or moving. Let us delve more into this thought.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why PST gets corrupted after moving or renaming?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One\n of the most common reasons behind PST file gets corrupted after moving \nor renaming is your Outlook was open during the moving or renaming PST. \nThe PST file corruption can be the result of several reasons. However, \nunderstanding the reason of its happening is the key to resolving the \nerror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Abnormal File System Recovery could cause PST files to become corrupted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Terminating Outlook abnormally can damaged PST files<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Renaming the PST file explicitly can mess with their internal structure, thus corrupting them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Changing the location of the PST file manually can also trigger their damage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Renaming or Moving PST while MS Outlook is open<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever\n is the reason, but with a corrupted PST file, you will be unable to \naccess your Outlook properly. As a result, you could witness various \ntypes of error messages like \u201cOutlook PST inaccessible\u201d, or \u201cFile \nPathfilename.pst could not be accessed, data error, cyclic redundancy \ncheck\u201d, or even \u201cOutlook.pst is not a personal folders file\u201d. Depending \nupon how severe the level of corruption in your PST file is and what \ntechnique you use to revive it, you may be able to recover all your data\n from the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Techniques to repair corrupted PST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution 1: Use ScanPST.exe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to repair the damage is by using Microsoft\u2019s inbuilt Inbox Repair Utility, Scanpst.exe. By following the simple steps below, you can repair your PST files<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\n Search for the ScanPst.exe file in windows. You can do this by typing \nthe name \u201cScanpst.exe\u201d in the search option under the \u201cStart\u201d button in \nwindows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. On completion of the process for locating the Scanpst.exe file, you will see it in the search result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\n Then simply double click on the Scanpst.exe file. The Scanpst.exe file \nwill start. You have to browse the location of the corrupted PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\n Click on the browse button to enable you to locate the damaged PST \nfile. You will find it under the location: C Drive -> Windows -> \nLocal Settings -> Application Data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:\n Different versions of Windows use different paths to locate the PST \nfile. So depending which version of Windows you are using, you need to \nchoose the right path appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\n The final step is to click on the Start Button. Once the Scanpst.exe \ngets executed, it will successfully repair the corrupted PST file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\n above process is a simple way wherein the damage is caused as a result \nof the renaming or modification of the PST file. In that case \nScanpst.exe can help to repair the PST file. But if it happens due to \nmovement of the file location, executing Scanpst.exe may not resolve the\n problem. Also, if your PST file has been corrupted severely, \nScanpst.exe can prove to be unsuccessful in fixing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution 2: Create new Outlook profile<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\n the PST file got corrupted when you were trying to recreate your \nOutlook profile, then you need to uninstall Outlook first. Then install \nit again and create a new user profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution 3: Use an automated PST file repair application<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If both the above mentioned techniques are unable to fix the damaged PST file, then the corruption might be quite severe. In such a case, you need to use a competent and more sophisticated PST Repair tool<\/a>. One such tool is Repair for Outlook.This is an advance software which is designed to fix even a severely corrupted PST file. It performs operations for recovering the data as per the corruption reason and helps you recover all your data intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What users can do to prevent \u201ccorruption in PST File after renaming or moving\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\n root cause of the problem is usually the PST file becoming corrupt due \nto renaming or moving from its original location. Let us see how to \nrename PST file without corrupting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\n First make sure you completely quit Microsoft Outlook. Confirm it by \nending all processes named \u201coutlook.exe\u201d in the Task Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\n After completely closing Microsoft Outlook, go to Archives folder in \nthe file system. Here you can rename the file but make sure you preserve\n the .PST file extension at the end of the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong>\n Do not close the Archive folder in the Outlook folder List before \nrenaming the file. Otherwise the file will get corrupted and not work \nproperly in the Outlook folder list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Finally, you can open Outlook again and add the Renamed PST file back to your folder list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Before moving the PST File make sure your Outlook is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corruption\n of the PST file could happen due to many other reasons as well like \nimproper shutdown of Outlook application or of your computer, virus \nattacks, etc. So it is advisable that you always ensure that you shut \ndown your computer properly. Apart from this, you must use an antivirus \nto ensure proper protection against virus attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrapping it up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft Outlook will not work properly if the PST file gets corrupted since it saves all the mailbox data over there. Therefore, if you really need to rename or relocate the file, be careful while doing so and follow the steps detailed in the section above otherwise it can corrupt PST after renaming. Also, make sure to always backup your PST file to avoid the mail data loss. And if nothing works go with the Repair for Outlook to repair your Outlook PST File<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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