MAY 5,2017 / BEN APPLEGATE
The earlier versions of Outlook offer easy access to ScanPST which is scanpst.exe. But the latest versions of Outlook 2010 and 2013 don’t allow easy access of the inbox repairing tool. In other words, manually it is tough to locate the ScanPST in 2010 and 2013 Outlook versions.
1. The Usage of ScanPST
Outlook automatically stores the email data in PST format. All types of data including emails, tasks, journals etc… of the Outlook are stored in the PST file format. In case your Outlook sessions keep crashing, it could be due to a faulty PST file. In this situation, ScanPST helps you to locate the PST file errors. You just need to run the tool to check errors.
2. Location
ScanPST location depending on your Windows and Outlook versions.
3. Outlook 2010 x 32
C: Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice 14
4. Outlook 2010 x 64
C: Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice 14
5. Outlook 2013 x 32
C: Program FilesMicosoft OfficeOffice 15
6. Outlook 2013 x 64
C: Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice 15
7. Outlook 2013 “CLICK TO RUN”
For Office 2013, “Click to Run” system is required to install, check the rootOffice 15 folder found in C: Program FilesMicrosof Office 15.
8. Methods to Use ScanPST
It is simple to use the smart tool. There is no need to take any technical assistance. You can do this on your own. When the tool is opened, enter the name of the PST file you want to scan. Click on “Browse” to select the file and then “Start” button. PST files are located either on your local disk or on a network path. This is how you can scan PST files to find out errors of these files.
