Corrupt PST

[bsbm525]

Hello,

I am trying to access a 80mb PST file and keep getting the following error
when I try to open it using Outlook 2002 & 2007:

THE FILE IS NOT A PERSONAL FOLDERS FILE.

I ran the ScanPST.EXE & I get the following error when it is looking for the
lost data:

AN ERROR HAS OCCURRED WHICH CAUSED THE SCAN TO BE STOPPED. NO CHANGES HAVE
BEEN MADE TO THE SCANNED FILE.

Any other resolutions would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Pat Willener]

Is it possible that the read-only attribute is set on the file?

 

[bsbm525]

No 'read only' is not selected.

Is it possible that the read-only attribute is set on the file?

 

[Pat Willener]

Then it means that the file is otherwise damaged. Is it on its original
location, or has it been copied from somewhere?

Depending on the answer,
- try running CHKDSK
- try restore from backup
- try copy again from original source

 

[bsbm525]

The hard drive has been re-formatted and the OS re-installed.
I recovered the PST using a 3rd party file recovery program called
'RecoverMyFiles' but now having this issue. I have a feeling it's a lost
cause at this point.

 

[Pat Willener]

I am sorry, I have to agree with you. If it has not properly been backed
up before the re-format, there may be nothing to recover your original data.

 

[bsbm525]

Thanks for your assistance....

I am sorry, I have to agree with you. If it has not properly been backed
up before the re-format, there may be nothing to recover your original data.