How to Fix Corrupted Outlook PST File | Repair Missing Emails & Errors 0x80040600 2026

Is your Outlook PST file corrupted, damaged, or causing missing emails and error messages? In this guide, I'll show you how to repair a corrupted Outlook PST file using Microsoft's built-in Inbox Repair Tool, ScanPST. We'll first identify the warning signs of PST corruption, including Outlook error codes 0x80040600 and 0x8004060C. Then, I'll show you how to find your PST file location and locate ScanPST in Microsoft Office 16. Next, we'll run the Outlook Inbox Repair Tool step-by-step to scan and repair the damaged PST file. We'll also cover what to do when the PST file has severe corruption, including using backups and dedicated recovery tools. These steps can help if Outlook won't open your PST file, emails are missing, Outlook reports a corrupted data file, your PST file is damaged, or you're experiencing Outlook error 0x80040600 or 0x8004060C. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Fix Corrupted Outlook PST Files & Missing Emails 00:32 - The Warning Signs: Error Codes 0x80040600 & 0x8004060C 01:15 - Step 1: Find Your PST Path & Locate ScanPST (Office16) 02:15 - Step 2: Running ScanPST (Inbox Repair Tool) Step-by-Step 04:52 - Severe Damage Workarounds (Backups & Dedicated Tools) & Outro This tutorial covers how to fix a corrupted Outlook PST file, repair Outlook data files, recover missing emails, use ScanPST, repair PST files with the Inbox Repair Tool, fix Outlook error 0x80040600, fix Outlook error 0x8004060C, and troubleshoot damaged Outlook PST files. #Outlook #PSTFile #OutlookFix #ScanPST #MicrosoftOutlook