Cannot access PST file

[Ric]

Have tried Inbox Repair, Scanpst.exe etc and get "Unexpected Error prevented
access to this file. Use ScanDisk to check for disk errors & try using Index
Repair Tool again". I am being directed to go around in circles. I can open
Outlook. I have all my mails and addresses there. have checkes all and
sundry under Options. Everything correct. Can send a test message - but,
cannot sned or receive or delet files or create folders and it all falls back
on being unable to access Outlook (1)(1).pst Any ideas?

 

[DL]

Version of OL?
Size of the pst?

 

[George Araujo]

DL wrote on Fri, 20 June 2008 11:39

Version of OL?
Size of the pst?

Same problem here....Outlook 2000 on XP.
PST file is currently 2,097,136kb
Thanks

 

[DL]

OL versions prior to 2003, or using old format, ansi code, pst have a size
limitation of 2gb, though problems can occur from 1.6gb
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=296088

 

[Brian Tillman]

Same problem here....Outlook 2000 on XP.
PST file is currently 2,097,136kb

You'll need this, then: http://www.slipstick.com/problems/repair2gbpst.asp

 

[George Araujo]

Thanks DL