inbox repair

Angel · External Since: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 16

i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
to scan. Does anyone know what to enter

Brian Tillman · External Since: Mar 29, 2005 Posts: 20863

Angel <Angel RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter
> file name to scan. Does anyone know what to enter

For Outlook 2002/2003, open Control Panel, run the Mail applet, and click
Data Files to see where your PST is.
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Brian Tillman

DAVE · External Since: Nov 13, 2004 Posts: 222

Hi Angel
See attached link
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/results.aspx?Scope=DC%2CEM%2CES%2CFX...HA%2CHP
Regards,
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DAVE

"Angel" wrote:

> i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
> to scan. Does anyone know what to enter

DCS · External Since: May 27, 2005 Posts: 9

Brain
I open Control Panel but don't see the "mail applet" to click o data files.
Where can that be found? I am new to the "inbox repair" problem.
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DCS

"Brian Tillman" wrote:

> Angel <Angel.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter
> > file name to scan. Does anyone know what to enter
>
> For Outlook 2002/2003, open Control Panel, run the Mail applet, and click
> Data Files to see where your PST is.
> --
> Brian Tillman
>
>

Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook] · External Since: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 21627

You can also check the location of your data files with the File | Data File Management command in Outlook.

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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
http://www.turtleflock.com/olconfig/index.htm
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers
http://www.outlookcode.com/jumpstart.aspx

"DCS" <DCS.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AEA16C55-2F3B-4423-BE4E-10A824D88F98@microsoft.com...
> Brain
> I open Control Panel but don't see the "mail applet" to click o data files.
> Where can that be found? I am new to the "inbox repair" problem.
> --
> DCS
>
>
> "Brian Tillman" wrote:
>
>> Angel <Angel.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> > i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter
>> > file name to scan. Does anyone know what to enter
>>
>> For Outlook 2002/2003, open Control Panel, run the Mail applet, and click
>> Data Files to see where your PST is.
>> --
>> Brian Tillman
>>
>>

Pat Willener · External Since: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 1124

If you cannot see the mail applet in CP, right-click on the Outlook icon
on your desktop to manage your accounts.

DCS wrote:
> Brain -> Brian
> I open Control Panel but don't see the "mail applet" to click o data files.
> Where can that be found? I am new to the "inbox repair" problem.

Nicci · External Since: Jun 04, 2009 Posts: 1

Angel - YOU ROCK!! Such simple and easy instructions!!
Thanks a million

"Kim" wrote:

>
>
> "Angel" wrote:
>
> > i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
> > to scan. Does anyone know what to enter
>
> I had this problem too. Pain in the ... I tried everything but would get the
> message Errors have been detected in file
> c:documents@settings/applicationdata/microsoft/outlook.outlook1.pst. Quit
> outlook and all mailenable griops and use inbox repair tool scanpst.ext to
> diagonost and repair....
>
> HUH?? No real answers. My items wouldn't delete. Nothing worked until by
> accident I figured out how to do it. Lots of people are having this issue
> with no HeLP... Simple language
> Step 1: Go in your start menu bottom left corner
> Step 2: Click on SEARCH (NOT run)
> Step 3: In the chose of Search files and folders make sure you check the box
> that shows if you want hidden files.
> Step 4: There will be 3 boxes ...In the search top box type in the words
> scanpst.exe , leave the next box empty and the last box drop down menu you
> choose to look in your C drive on your computer.
> Step 5: It will search and find 2 scanpst files choose the top one that says
> scanpst RIGHT click it. Opens all files in office 12 icons.
> Step6: This is your Office 12 file believe it or not....Find the file that
> says scanspst looks like a broken envelop if you have your settings to show
> icons...open it to browse box
> Step7: Type in the browse box exactly what file it said your error
> was...EXAMPLE
> mine was....
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Application
> Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook1.pst
>
> It runs the file and actually repairs the files! Now I went in and deleted
> all of the ones stuck in my inbox and my deleted items with no issues!!
>
> P.S Another hint.....If you can not find what pst. file you need you can go
> into
> your microsoft OUTLOOK
> 1. Go into TOOLS at top choose account settings
> 2. Then Click on Tab that says Data files
> 3. Right click and COPY the pst. file
> 4. Close all the outlook program.
>
> This really is very easy to do ....after putting up with errors for over 1
> month of trying to understand how to fix things with no one out there with an
> easy answer. This will work I made it as easy as Microsoft should have to fix
> this issue. How many of us really know where any of those stupid files are.
> Good Luck!
>
> I understand what you are going through. Smart people just don't give good
> directions for the average person to be able to do. Common instructions is
> all we need.
>
> kim

Bob I · External Since: Dec 30, 2004 Posts: 574

Actually it was "Kim" who posted the instructions, "Angel" is the one
who asked what to do.

Nicci wrote:

> Angel - YOU ROCK!! Such simple and easy instructions!!
> Thanks a million
>
>
> "Kim" wrote:
>
>
>>
>>"Angel" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
>>>to scan. Does anyone know what to enter
>>
>>I had this problem too. Pain in the ... I tried everything but would get the
>>message Errors have been detected in file
>>c:documents@settings/applicationdata/microsoft/outlook.outlook1.pst. Quit
>>outlook and all mailenable griops and use inbox repair tool scanpst.ext to
>>diagonost and repair....
>>
>>HUH?? No real answers. My items wouldn't delete. Nothing worked until by
>>accident I figured out how to do it. Lots of people are having this issue
>>with no HeLP... Simple language
>>Step 1: Go in your start menu bottom left corner
>>Step 2: Click on SEARCH (NOT run)
>>Step 3: In the chose of Search files and folders make sure you check the box
>>that shows if you want hidden files.
>>Step 4: There will be 3 boxes ...In the search top box type in the words
>>scanpst.exe , leave the next box empty and the last box drop down menu you
>>choose to look in your C drive on your computer.
>>Step 5: It will search and find 2 scanpst files choose the top one that says
>>scanpst RIGHT click it. Opens all files in office 12 icons.
>>Step6: This is your Office 12 file believe it or not....Find the file that
>>says scanspst looks like a broken envelop if you have your settings to show
>>icons...open it to browse box
>>Step7: Type in the browse box exactly what file it said your error
>>was...EXAMPLE
>>mine was....
>>
>>C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Administrator\Local Settings\Application
>>Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook1.pst
>>
>>It runs the file and actually repairs the files! Now I went in and deleted
>>all of the ones stuck in my inbox and my deleted items with no issues!!
>>
>>P.S Another hint.....If you can not find what pst. file you need you can go
>>into
>>your microsoft OUTLOOK
>>1. Go into TOOLS at top choose account settings
>>2. Then Click on Tab that says Data files
>>3. Right click and COPY the pst. file
>>4. Close all the outlook program.
>>
>>This really is very easy to do ....after putting up with errors for over 1
>>month of trying to understand how to fix things with no one out there with an
>>easy answer. This will work I made it as easy as Microsoft should have to fix
>>this issue. How many of us really know where any of those stupid files are.
>>Good Luck!
>>
>>I understand what you are going through. Smart people just don't give good
>>directions for the average person to be able to do. Common instructions is
>>all we need.
>>
>>kim

Brian Tillman [MVP - Outl · External Since: Jan 08, 2009 Posts: 1012

"Nicci" <Nicci RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EA6A6650-0A31-43E6-AF24-4913E6B715D4@microsoft.com...

> Angel - YOU ROCK!! Such simple and easy instructions!!

Kim is the one who supplied the answer. You credited the wrong person.
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Brian Tillman [MVP-Outlook]

JNPT · External Since: Sep 14, 2009 Posts: 31

You may found following link very helpful regarding overall inbox repair tool
process-> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/287497

Although, this tool works in some cases of PST corruption but it is not
always capable of handling PST Corruption.
For more information
visit->http://www.inbox-repair-tool.net/inbox-repair-utility-limitations.php

"Angel" wrote:

> i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
> to scan. Does anyone know what to enter

Josh White · External Since: Sep 15, 2009 Posts: 2

JNPT <JNPT RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>You may found following link very helpful regarding overall inbox repair tool

[snip of spam]

>"Angel" wrote:

[snip]

"Angel" wrote that IN FREAKING 2005!

JNPT · External Since: Sep 14, 2009 Posts: 31

"Angel" wrote:

> i got a message stating i need to use inbox repair, i need to enter file name
> to scan. Does anyone know what to enter

Helpful Article to manage .pst file
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/287070

Excellent PST Repair Software to review for everyone:
http://www.repair-outlook-pst.com

JNPT · External Since: Sep 14, 2009 Posts: 31

"Josh White" wrote:

> JNPT <JNPT RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >You may found following link very helpful regarding overall inbox repair tool
>
> [snip of spam]
>
> >"Angel" wrote:
>
> [snip]
>
> "Angel" wrote that IN FREAKING 2005!
>
> How it is spam?
Please make ensure, is it about Microsoft Article Or Information about
Inbox Repair Tool Limitations?
It was only informational and you may yourself review the pst repair
software - http://www.repair-outlook-pst.com/