How Backup is Helpful when PST File Gets Corrupt

If you are a professional MS Outlook user, you will be aware of the core data storage file used by the application. PST, personal folders file is responsible to store the Outlook data including emails, contacts, attachments, calendar items, appointments, notes and everything else. However, you fail to get access to the stored data when certain problems with PST file occur. One of the most common error message in Outlook is described below:

Errors have been detected in the file Outlook.pst. Quit Outlook and all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox repair tool (Scanpst.exe) to diagnose and repair errors in the file. For more information about the Inbox repair tool, see Help.

Cause of the Error

This error encounters when the PST file is corrupt and an attempt is made to access the damaged file.

As the message suggests, you need to use the inbuilt 'Inbox Repair Tool' to fix the issue. The tool simply repairs the corrupt file and provides access to it. However, the utility fails in case of severe PST corruption. When PST file corruption occurs, you lose access to the entire data. Such situations grind your work to the halt.

The simplest and most common solution is taking the backup. Yes, when you backup the data, you are completely free from the worries about data loss. Backing up the PST file is a good idea to keep the data protected. Moreover, backup benefits you in the following ways:

·         When a PST file gets corrupt, you can get the data from backup.

·         When a PST file refuses to be transferred to an external media, you can place the backup to your device.

·         If a PST file creates issues in getting imported to Outlook, you can use backup for import process.

Isn't backup copy of PST really useful? Yes it is. However, along with being advantageous, it requires you to keep it updated. The most recent backup consists of the latest changes made by you.

When it comes to backup strategy, you can back up the file simply by using conventional method. However, the process of backing up a large PST consumes much time and you are not allowed to shut down your computer during the operation.

To keep such unwanted restrictions aside, it is great to use a commercial mail backup software application, which will provide complete backup in unbelievably less time.