{"id":5945,"date":"2022-05-19T10:12:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T10:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=5945"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:12:47","slug":"restore-pst-file-in-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restore PST File in Outlook: Easy Recovery Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;5945&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (2 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Restore PST File in Outlook: Easy Recovery Tutorial&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (2 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>In a professional setting, PST restoration is a reactive step when the delicate \u201cread-write\u201d cycle of the database is interrupted. A sudden power failure or exceeding the storage limit can leave the PST file corrupted. Today\u2019s technical blog is all about restoring the PST file. It will outline ways to restore PST file in Outlook through various manual and automated solutions. An automated tool is also introduced to help users easily restore the PST file, safeguarding against data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Walker, based in London, UK, inquired: <\/strong>\u201cMy name is James Walker. I\u2019m currently experiencing an issue with a corrupted PST file in Microsoft Outlook. Outlook is unable to open the file properly, and some of my emails and folders appear to be missing. I urgently need guidance on how to restore or repair the PST file without losing important data. Could you please suggest the best manual methods or reliable solutions to resolve this issue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Reasons_to_Restore_Outlook_PST_File\" >Reasons to Restore Outlook PST File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Top_Methods_to_Restore_PST_File_in_Outlook\" >Top Methods to Restore PST File in Outlook<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Method_01_Restore_Outlook_PST_File_Using_ScanPST\" >Method 01: Restore Outlook PST File Using ScanPST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Method_02_Restore_Outlook_Backup_PST_File\" >Method 02: Restore Outlook Backup PST File&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Restore_Microsoft_Outlook_Data_File_%E2%80%93_Experts_Solution\" >Restore Microsoft Outlook Data File \u2013 Expert\u2019s Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Some_Prominent_Features_of_Cigati_Outlook_PST_Repair_Tool\" >Some Prominent Features of Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Restore_Outlook_PST_File\"><\/span>Reasons to Restore Outlook PST File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons to restore the Outlook PST data file. We have listed some of them in this section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical database pointers were severed due to a system crash or a hardware glitch, causing PST file corruption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the PST file reaches its size limit, becoming unfunctional. This caused high latency and eventual metadata instability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A user-initiated permanent deletion event has emptied the trash folder, too, necessitating restoring from a backup.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The user got a new laptop and needs to import important legacy PST file emails to maintain continuity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A malware attack has messed up your Outlook PST files, requiring a restore from an offline backup.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the above-stated reasons, users want to restore the PST file in the Outlook application. Now, move further towards the next section, in which we are going to learn the best possible ways to restore the Microsoft Outlook PST data file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Methods_to_Restore_PST_File_in_Outlook\"><\/span>Top Methods to Restore PST File in Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us now understand each of the methods in more detail in a step-by-step manner. There are two ways by which users can restore their PST file, which is corrupted or damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_01_Restore_Outlook_PST_File_Using_ScanPST\"><\/span>Method 01: Restore Outlook PST File Using ScanPST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Outlook provides a built-in ScanPST.exe (Inbox Repair Tool) to restore data from a corrupted PST file. But it only restores minor inconsistencies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the steps to begin the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by closing <strong>Outlook <\/strong>completely. Also, check the<strong> <\/strong>Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, locate and <strong>open<\/strong> the <strong>ScanPST.exe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to <strong>Browse<\/strong> and find the desired PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button to scan the corrupted PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, press the <strong>Repair<\/strong> option and then reopen Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> This approach only fixes minor or moderate corruption. It also does not recover the permanently deleted items.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_02_Restore_Outlook_Backup_PST_File\"><\/span>Method 02: Restore Outlook Backup PST File&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While repairing the PST file using ScanPST.exe, MS Outlook creates a backup file named .bak. This backup file can be further converted into a usable PST file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the following instructions to initiate the restoration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, close<strong> Outlook <\/strong>completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, head to the location where your PST file is stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on the <strong>.bak<\/strong> file, select<strong> Copy<\/strong>, and <strong>paste<\/strong> it into the same folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on this file and <strong>rename<\/strong> the extension from<strong> .bak <\/strong>to <strong>.pst<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Enter<\/strong> and launch the <strong>MS Outlook <\/strong>application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open &amp; Export<\/strong> &gt;<strong> Import\/Export<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Open Outlook Data File<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select the renamed PST file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations<\/strong>: For using this method, you need a .bak file, which will be created only during the ScanPST operation. Also, it does not help users to fix major or severe file corruption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the above process, you can successfully restore a PST file in the Outlook application. But this process is lengthy due to users searching for an instant way to recover their PST files. Hence, in the upcoming section, we are going to introduce the expert\u2019s solution for the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_Microsoft_Outlook_Data_File_%E2%80%93_Experts_Solution\"><\/span>Restore Microsoft Outlook Data File \u2013 Expert\u2019s Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cigati <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/\">Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/a><\/strong> is a reliable and efficient utility that helps users to restore PST file in Outlook that are corrupt or damaged. Apart from that, users can restore emails even from the encrypted PST files using this software. Furthermore, it also facilitates the recovery of data from password-protected PST files. In addition to this, the software is fully loaded with multiple advanced features that help users recover data with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center mac-win-tab mt-3 mb-5\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div id=\"home\" class=\"tab-pane fade active show\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"home-tab\"><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"primary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/demo-version\/Cigati-Outlook-Email-Recovery-Demo.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"secondary-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/outlook-email-recovery\/purchase-now.html\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple steps to restore PST file in MS Outlook:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install and Run Outlook PST Repair Tool on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, browse the PST file and click on the <strong>Open<\/strong> button to add the corrupt PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>Scanning Mode<\/strong> (Standard, Advanced, Deep).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next step, you can <strong>preview<\/strong> the emails from the displayed tree structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the <strong>Save<\/strong> button in the above menu to save the recovered items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select the <strong>Saving format <\/strong>and other optional features. Click the <strong>Ok<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, you have completed the <strong>Recovery process<\/strong> and then press the<strong> Ok<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Prominent_Features_of_Cigati_Outlook_PST_Repair_Tool\"><\/span>Some Prominent Features of Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The software restores all PST file data items, including emails, contacts, calendars, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no restriction on the size of the PST file to repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can restore data from the encrypted and password-protected PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can save recovered PST files in various formats like EML, DBX, MSG, HTML, MBOX, or a new PST file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured with an Auto search feature to find misplaced PST files in the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The PST file is being used by Outlook client users to store their emails and other related information. This file is created automatically by the Outlook application whenever new emails are received. But sometimes, due to some unknown reasons, the PST file gets corrupted, and users cannot open their emails and other related information. So in this situation, the only reliable solution available is to restore PST file using the <strong>Cigati Outlook PST Repair Tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You May Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/recover-deleted-contacts-from-outlook\/\">Recover Deleted Contacts from Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771311859479\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Where is my PST file located by default?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> To find the exact PST file location on your system, simply open Outlook. Go to <strong>File > Account Settings > Account Settings > Data Files <\/strong>tab. Then, select the desired\u00a0 PST file.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771311873031\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: Why does the import process fail or get stuck?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Some of the common causes of this are: exceeded PST file size, unstable internet connection, major internal data corruption, and many more.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a professional setting, PST restoration is a reactive step when the delicate \u201cread-write\u201d cycle of the database is interrupted.<a class=\"read-more ml-1 main-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/restore-pst-file-in-outlook\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":5954,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-outlook-error"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Restore PST File in Outlook: Easy Recovery Tutorial<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Lost access to your emails? 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