Location of Scanpst.exe File
Microsoft Outlook has different versions and depending on the combination of versions of Outlook and Windows, the location of Scanpst.exe file also varies. Here, is the table showing location of scan.pst in different locations of Outlook.
| Microsoft Outlook Version | Scanpst.exe Location for Win8, 8.1, XP, 7 etc. |
|---|---|
| Outlook 97 / Outlook 98 | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Windows Messaging\scanpst.exe |
| Outlook 2000 | C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MAPI\ |
| Outlook 2002/XP | C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MAPI\ |
| Outlook 2003-32 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\ |
| Outlook 2003-64 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\ |
| Outlook 2007-32 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12 |
| Outlook 2007-64 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12 |
| Outlook 2013-32 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15 |
| Outlook 2013-64 Bit Windows | C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15 |
| Outlook 2013:- 64 Bit Outlook | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15 |
| Outlook 2013- Click to Run | C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office15\root\office15 |
How Repair Corrupt PST Using Scanpst.exe File
Step - 1)
Exit active Outlook that you are using.
Exit active Outlook that you are using.
Step 2)
Open file location from drive: \Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12, double click the Scanpst.exe and open it
Open file location from drive: \Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE12, double click the Scanpst.exe and open it
Step 3)
Now, enter name of PST file that you want to scan. To search and upload the file click on Browse button
Now, enter name of PST file that you want to scan. To search and upload the file click on Browse button
Step 4)
Click the Start button to initiate the scanning of uploaded PST file
Click the Start button to initiate the scanning of uploaded PST file
Step 5)
After completion of scanning process, it shows the existing error in file and gives the option to user to repair the file.
After completion of scanning process, it shows the existing error in file and gives the option to user to repair the file.
How the Scanpst.exe Validate and Corrects The Error
The PST file is the database file of Outlook and Internal Repair Tool that basically corrects and validates error in the database file. So, the Scanpst actually validates and corrects the internal data structure of .pst file. Therefore, the structure like Btrees and reference counts are primarily checked and repaired whenever it is necessary.
How Scanpst Utility Works with Folder
Scanpst.exe minutely examines every folder in .pst file and does the following operations
Suggestion: If you are still getting same errors and scanpst.exe unable to short out your PST corruption issues that time an external Outlook Recovery Software can be used. It will work in all corruption situations and fix corrupt PST file in less time and less effort.
