{"id":8193,"date":"2018-10-24T12:19:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T12:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.remosoftware.com\/info\/?p=8193"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:15:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:15:09","slug":"outlook-pst-file-is-not-a-personal-folder-file-solved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.remosoftware.com\/info\/outlook-pst-file-is-not-a-personal-folder-file-solved","title":{"rendered":"Outlook PST File is not a Personal Folder File [SOLVED]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Generally, Outlook PST will throw such a PST file is not a personal folder error while importing a backed-up PST file or a split file. Whatever the reason you will actually lose access to all your data on your Outlook account. Here are some easy methods that would help you fix the personal folder error and access your Outlook emails and contacts easily.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Easy methods to fix PST File is not a Personal Folder File Error on Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Check Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your Outlook can access \/ import PST files those only have read\/write permissions. Files having read-only attributes cannot be accessed by Outlook. Hence, copy the PST file from an external source and disable the \u2018Read Only\u2019 property. In case this doesn\u2019t help try the next methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 2: Do not Use the \u2018Import\u2019 function<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you restore your PST file, don\u2019t use the \u2018Import\u2019 option to make the file to be used in Outlook. The best way to open files on Outlook is to open Outlook and click on- ><\/p>\n\n\n\n

File-> Open-> Outlook Data File<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you can provide an Outlook PST file path to make it available for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 3: Check if the PST file is split<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might have backed up your Outlook PST file and split the backup file to store it in multiple locations. In case you want to import these split files to Outlook, then join the split files as per the hierarchy. In order to identify if the file is split, check if the has a .00X extension. Fetch all files and join them to import as in Method 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 4: Use Inbox Repair Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If none of the above methods help you fix this PST file is not a personal folder error then, your PST file might be corrupt. Don\u2019t worry! Microsoft has provided an inbuilt tool to fix corrupt Outlook files which is Inbox Repair Tool (ScanPST.exe). To know how to use and run the scanpst.exe tool check this link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this ScanPST tool has some limitations and can fix only minor issues. Also, it works on the same PST file and hence there are chances of editing the file furthermore, which makes your data inaccessible permanently. Hence, you can rely on some third-party utilities like Remo Repair Outlook PST tool. Go ahead with the next method to know how to repair the Outlook file is not a personal folder file error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 5: Use Remo Repair Outlook to fix PST not a personal folder error<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your inbox repair tool fails to fix the error, then Remo Repair Outlook PST<\/a> tool is the best choice. This tool will quickly scan your PST file, creates a new file, and pastes the repaired data on it. Thus making your corrupt PST file accessible. Since the tool works on a new file, your original file will be intact and hence will be unaltered.
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