When any type of Outlook error occurs, it disturbs the user’s workflow. Thus, it becomes important to troubleshoot the error as soon as possible. For Outlook users facing message like: ‘Error has been detected in the File Outlook.pst’ is not less than a major problem. Now, the question arises, how to fix this Microsoft Outlook error code? The user can easily eliminate this error by following the method given below.
There are multiple reasons due to which the user has to face this error. Some of the major reasons are:
In this section, we are going to explain two different approaches to fix this error. One is manual approach and other is an automated approach. The user can follow any of the methods explained below as per his/her choice.
Scanpst.exe or Inbox Repair Tool is offered by Microsoft to fix Outlook PST errors that are detected in the file.
First, the user needs to close the Outlook application and then run Inbox Repair Tool to repair corrupt PST data file. To run Inbox Repair Tool, you need to locate the Scanpst.exe file and then double click on it.
Location:
Now, in the Inbox Repair Tool, you have to browse the location and select the PST file. Now you need to click on the Start button in tool. The tool will begin the fixing of MS Outlook issues that are found in the PST file.
After the identification of the error by the tool, you need to click on the Repair button to begin the repair process. If the error is minor then it will be repaired by Scanpst.exe.
Sometimes, the Inbox Repair Tool is not able to repair major issues associated with the PST file. Additionally, if the user is not having technical knowledge then he/she is not able to implement the steps properly. Ultimately, the user has to face data loss issues. Thus, it is advised to switch to method 2.
The user can use SysTools Outlook Recovery Tool to repair inaccessible or corrupt Outlook .pst file and restore them in a healthy state. Irrespective to the level of corruption, the utility is capable to scan and fix the error in just a few clicks. Additionally, there are numerous benefits associated with the tool such as recover permanently deleted Outlook emails from PST files, remove email encryption from Outlook messages etc.
In Outlook ‘Error has been detected in the File Outlook.pst’ is one of the most common error messages faced by the users. Thus, in the above section, we have explained two different methods using which the user can resolve this error. However, it is recommended to opt for an automated and reliable solution to fix the error without any data loss issues.