Unable to Find Inbox Repair Tool in Windows 7

Submitted By: culveraxel
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Description

Microsoft Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe) is a .pst file repair utility. The tool can fix PST corruption related issues, mostly when the file header is affected. It performs item-wise recovery, but can delete the damaged data, what it finds unable to understand. If you use Windows 7 run computer system, the chances are that you may fail to find the tool in an attempt of repairing a corrupted PST. The causes could be that you don't search it at the correct location or the file is not visible because of its hidden attribute.

For instance, consider a condition when you PST gets damaged for reasons, like unexpected shutdown, virus attack, network sharing, version upgrade or application bugs. The file is stored on a Windows 7 system. As suggested, you try to run Scanpst tool, but fail to locate it.

Cause

The most probable reasons for this behavior are:

1.You are not looking at the default location of Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe)
2.The Scanpst.exe file has been moved from its original location
3.The Scanpst.exe is a hidden file by default. The above behavior can occur if you don't enable the view of hidden files and folders.

Solution

You should try these fixes to resolve the issue:

1.You should search for Scanpst.exe file at the correct default location, which is
2.C:\users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
3.If the file has been moved, you need to run tool from there
4.You need to enable the view of hidden files and folders before searching for the tool. For this, click Start | Start Search and right-click the Control Folders. Type 'Run as administrator' and double-click the Folder Options. Next, click on View tab and select Show hidden files and folders option under Hidden files and folders. Click Ok to save the settings.

Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST Repair is an advanced and reliable utility that repairs corrupted PST created with Outlook 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000. This advanced Inbox Repair Tool repair PST in each instance of corruption. The tool is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000.

Comments (8)

Directions star   Posted by: paul wagner on Friday, January 29, 2010

Terrible instructions. Start | Start Search and right-click Control Folders is poor. Does the Start Search mean type in "Start", "Start Search" or "scanpst". Without good instruction you are wasting everyone's time.

Directions star   Posted by: Seth Black on Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Agreed! Crap instructions! Don't waste our time if you can't accurately describe the steps involved...

Stinks star   Posted by: Tom Young on Monday, May 24, 2010

These instructions stink. Don't waste our time if you can't be accurate.

Terrible star   Posted by: Delon Moore on Tuesday, June 01, 2010

These suck. Cant follow what you are trying to say. Seems as though you want us to have to buy the program that fixes it. Oh yea it is a microsoft product..imagine that!!

where to find scanpst.exe in Windows 7 star   Posted by: lucy on Friday, July 23, 2010

get information from here....

http://www.inboxrepair-tool.com/inboxrepairtool/scanpst-windows7.php

Useless star   Posted by: Micheline on Tuesday, August 10, 2010

real waste of time it bring you to buy the program which suppose will fix it !!!! . This should be said at 1st with the price for ONLY
US $ 129. !!!!!!

Horrible Instructions star   Posted by: Doc B on Wednesday, October 06, 2010

This makes NO SENSE!!!!! It is impossible!!!!

Comments Response starstarstar   Posted by: culveraxel on Friday, December 24, 2010

Hi All

Yea there is little bit confusion in 4th Step.

Actually the point is all about how to enable "Hidden file and folders" option but this might be different for different versions of Windows.

Its only a formatting mistake. For More Clear view, Please have a look on the following information:

a.) Click Start, and then click Run.

Note If you are using Windows Vista, use the Start Search box.
b.)Type Control Folders, and then click OK.

Note If you are using Windows Vista, right-click Control Folders, and then click Run as administrator.
c.)If you are using Windows Vista, double-click Folder Options.
d.)Click the View tab.
e.)Under Hidden files and folders, make sure the Show hidden files and folders option is selected, and then click OK.

You may also Visit following KB Article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287497

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