Repairing PST File after Outlook Upgrade

Upgradation process done in Outlook application in order to have better reliability, presentation and for getting additional features. On completion of Outlook upgradation process, one can try to use some newly added and improved features. Unfortunately, sometimes Outlook upgrading process can cause many issues.

One main problem that occurs after upgrading Outlook application is PST file corruption. Once PST file is damaged after upgrading, then you will be unable to access any files which are stored in it. This is because after upgradation, PST file hangs and refuses to open. Generally this issue comes in to experience due to immoral method followed to upgrade Outlook application from older version to newer version.

Sometimes you might also come across some error messages after upgrading Outlook application from older version to newer versions. Some of the common error messages are mentioned below:

  • “Cannot open MS Outlook”
  • “Set of folders cannot be opened”
  • “File access is denied”
  • “User does not have the permission required to access .pst file"

Reasons behind PST file corruption after upgrading:

One common cause for PST file corruption after upgrading is permission settings. With the earlier or older versions of Operating System, all the permissions set spontaneously when installed Outlook. But on upgrading OS to higher versions users forget to change permission settings and hence Outlook PST file get damaged. Also if the upgradation process of Outlook is interrupted in the middle due to power failure or system shut down then it results in PST file corruption.

How to Repair Outlook PST after Upgrade

To repair PST file after upgrade, Microsoft offers an inbuilt application known as Scanpst.exe. But this inbox repair tool has some limitations and sometimes it fails to fix PST corruption issue. On such situations you have to opt for relevant PST file repair software to fix PST file after Outlook upgrade.

Software for Fixing PST after Outlook Upgrade:

Hi5 Software Outlook PST File Repair Software is one such trustworthy application that allows you to repair PST file after upgrade. It is read only tool that performs PST file repair process without altering its source file. After fixing Outlook PST file, you can easily extract emails, journals, contacts, folders, calendar events and other attributes of PST file in few minutes.

Other causes:

  • If you come across any error messages while compacting PST file then it results in inaccessibility of files stored in it
  • PST file header can get damaged due to harmful viruses, presence of bad sectors, migrating from one computer to other, etc. As a result of this Outlook files turns into inaccessibility state
  • When Outlook PST file exceeds its fixed size limit then it gets damaged and stops responding

Important features of Hi5 Software PST File Repair Tool:

  • Hi5 Software suits to fix Outlook PST that executes error messages due to various reasons and refuse to open.
  • Quickly repairs corrupted, damaged, oversized, password protected and also severely virus infected PST files with ease
  • Helps to repair PST file after upgrading on different versions of Outlook like Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002, Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, Outlook 2010, Outlook 2013, etc without altering the file contents
  • You can easily mend password protected large sized PST files without any complications
  • Hi5 Software helps you in repairing 2gb outlook file size error in few minutes
  • Easily fixes oversized PST file which is not done successfully by scanpst.exe
  • Hi5 Tool allows you to repair highly encrypted PST files on different versions of Windows Operating Systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003, Server 2012, Server 2008, etc.

Easily repair your Outlook PST file using these steps:

  • Download and install Hi5 Outlook Repair Tool on any version of Windows computer
  • Choose PST file which is not working due to corruption or damage issue
  • Click on "Repair" option
  • Use "Preview" option to see repaired and fixed PST file
  • Select "Save" button to save repaired Outlook data file (this option will be applicable only if you've licensed version installed)

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