{"id":1486,"date":"2026-04-08T07:20:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T01:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/?p=1486"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:27:26","slug":"outlook-data-file-has-not-been-configured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/outlook-data-file-has-not-been-configured.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve \u201cOutlook Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are facing error that your Outlook data file has not been configured, you are not alone. Numerous users report facing the similar issue. Therefore, in this article we will help share top solutions to try out when Outlook data file cannot be configured. Along with that, we also share the major reasons why this error occurs in the first place. So, let us get started and find the best solution for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card mb-5 bg-menu\">\n<div class=\"card-header text-center fw-bold\">Table of Contents <button class=\"btn-toc\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#toc\">Hide<\/button><\/div>\n<div id=\"toc\" class=\"card-body collapse show\">\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m1\">Possible Symptoms to Check \u201cOutlook data file Has Not Been Configured\u201d Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m2\">What Causes Outlook to Prompt \u201cOutlook Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m3\">Quickly Troubleshoot Outlook Data File Has Not Been Configured Error<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m4\">How to Resolve \u201cOutlook Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m5\">What is NST File Format?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m6\">How to Fix Outlook Data File(NST) Has Not Been Configured Issue Manually?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m7\">How to Fix \u201dThis Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error for PST File?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m8\">What are the Drawbacks Associated with Scanpst.exe Method?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m9\">What is the Best Alternative to Solve this Error?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#m10\">Few Closing Thoughts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"icon-quote\">\n<p class=\"h5\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>User Query<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I have installed Outlook 2010 in my system. Moreover, I am also a frequent user of Office 365. Therefore, I have decided to configure my Office 365 account to Outlook 2010. While configuring, I was prompted with an error message showing, \u201cOutlook data file has not been configured\u201d. Now, I am pretty much confused with this error message and I need to fix up this error as quickly as possible. Kindly suggest the best methods to resolve the \u201cThis data file has not been configured\u201d issue.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the above scenario, we see how the error has occurred. Well, this can be when the system has experienced some possible situations like synchronization error, abrupt termination, virus intrusion, or some other failures. All these issues cause corruption in the OST file. \u201cYour Outlook Data file cannot be configured\u201d error, basically points to the OST file. Outlook 2010 and the latest versions include exciting features that were not added in the earlier versions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, when using the MS Exchanger server OST file, most of the users have come across this error. Are you one of those users undergoing a similar error? Then, here in this blog, we will discuss the possible reasons along with the solutions to fix the \u201dOutlook data file could not be configured in 2016 or 2010\u201d error message.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"m1\"><strong>Possible Symptoms to Check \u201cOutlook data file Has Not Been Configured\u201d Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While working on Outlook 2016, 2010, a similar error image as shown below will occur and Outlook won&#8217;t start<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Your Outlook data file cannot be configured<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1-11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1491 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/1-11-300x111.png\" alt=\"configured\" width=\"461\" height=\"171\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/cannot-start-ms-outlook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cannot start Microsoft Outlook<\/a>. Cannot open the Outlook window. The set of folders cannot be opened<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1492 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2-6-300x111.png\" alt=\"Cannot start Microsoft Outlook\" width=\"454\" height=\"168\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\">\n<h2 id=\"m2\"><strong>What Causes Outlook to Prompt \u201cOutlook Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Roaming Profiles:<\/strong> This error generally occurs with the roaming profile of Outlook users which is been connected to MS Exchange Server of an organization. These accounts are saved in the shared network which makes easy for the user to connect with their Outlook profiles. Therefore, during the execution of this action, a user may encounter with this error message.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Missing Outlook Data Files:<\/strong> Whenever an error message i.e., \u201cThis Data File has not been Configured\u201d occurs. This is can be when an Outlook profile gets crashed during the import. Due to this, OST and PST files get misplaced. This ultimately makes Outlook to pop up this error message<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Virus Intrusion:<\/strong> Another factor could be the virus attack which causes the PST and the OST file to corrupt. These damaged Outlook data files may lead to cause this error<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"m3\" class=\"h2\"><strong>Quickly Troubleshoot Outlook Data File Has Not Been Configured Error<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now, to resolve the \u201cOutlook Data File has not been Configured\u201d error, one needs to follow the steps mentioned below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check and confirm the paths of the data files(PST &amp; OST) which Outlook is looking for<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the case of an OST file, delete the file from your system and download it from the Exchange Server<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, reinstall Outlook and open the files again<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then, try the inbuilt inbox repair tool that is scanpst.exe &amp; scanost.exe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"m4\" class=\"h2\"><strong>How to Resolve \u201cOutlook Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>MS Exchange Server uses an offline data file(OST), This data file is a replica of information that is saved on your mail server. Now, if the problem is with OST file, the file can be deleted and downloaded again. Hence, we recommend to recreate it instead of using the Inbox Repair Tool. For that, follow the below-listed steps,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First of all, exit your Outlook profile<\/li>\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Control Pane<\/strong>l&gt;&gt;write Mail&gt;&gt;select Mail<\/li>\n<li>Then, select E-Mail accounts and choose the Data Files and select the Exchange account<\/li>\n<li>Now, close the <strong>Account Settings<\/strong> and the Mail Setup box<\/li>\n<li>Then, return to the File Explorer window<\/li>\n<li>After that, right-click the Exchange data file(OST) and select <strong>Delete<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The next time when the user starts the Outlook, a new OST file is generated for the account<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides this, there occurs a situation wherein Outlook prompts error message your Outlook data file cannot be configured, pointing towards the NST file format. While many Outlook users are not much familiar with this file extension. So, read on and know the procedure to fix NST file which displays this error message.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-primary\">\n<h3 id=\"m5\" class=\"h2\"><strong>What is NST File Format?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">NST is a storage file format which is created in Outlook 2016, 2010 and the below versions. This file is created when a user works on offline mode. So, here is the solution to fix Outlook data file error in NST file.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"m6\" class=\"h2\"><strong>How to Fix Outlook Data File(NST) Has Not Been Configured Issue Manually?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-red\"><strong>Step 1: Verify Windows System for Corruption<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, click on <strong>Windows+R<\/strong> shortcut key<\/li>\n<li>Then, enter cmd in the search box and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, type <strong>sfc\/scannow<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>(Require Admin Privileges to execute this command)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-red\"><strong>Step 2: Update the Latest Windows Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Here, click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button first<\/li>\n<li>Now, type <strong>Update<\/strong> and press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key<\/li>\n<li>A Windows wizard will appear in the next section<\/li>\n<li>If the updates are available, then select <strong>Install Updates<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"text-red\"><strong>Step 3: Clean Up Unwanted Files<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Windows+R<\/strong> shortcut key<\/li>\n<li>Then, type <strong>Cleanmgr<\/strong> and hit on <strong>Enter<\/strong> key<\/li>\n<li>Now, pick the OS partition and click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, click on <strong>Clean<\/strong> <strong>Up<\/strong> system files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most of the cases, when \u201cOutlook Data File has not been Configured\u201d error occurs for NST file, then the above approach will help you resolve from the error. If in case the problem still persists, then it is advised to check your system from an expert.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4 id=\"m7\" class=\"h2\"><strong>How to Fix \u201dThis Data File Has Not Been Configured\u201d Error for PST File?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A user can solve this error using the scanpst.exe which is an inbuilt utility by Microsoft. To do the same, follow the below-listed steps in sequence,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Locate the Scanpst.exe on your System<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook 2016 \u2013 Go to C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office16<\/li>\n<li>Outlook 2013 \u2013 Go to C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office15<\/li>\n<li>Outlook 2010 \u2013 Go to C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office14<\/li>\n<li>Outlook 2007 \u2013 Go to C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Run the Scanpst.exe Utility on the Local Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Firstly, exit Outlook if it is running and double-click the scanpst.exe utility<\/li>\n<li>Then, click <strong>Browse<\/strong> to locate the PST file to fix \u201dOutlook data file cannot been configured\u201d issue<\/li>\n<li>If you are unable to find the location of the PST file, then open Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>File<\/strong> menu&gt;&gt;<strong> Info&gt;&gt; Account Settings&gt;&gt; Data Files<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Then, note the PST file path and the name<\/li>\n<li>Now, exit from the Outlook email application<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/3-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/3-2-300x250.png\" alt=\"Outlook email application\" width=\"430\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Then, browse and locate the PST file and click <strong>Start<\/strong> to begin the repair process<\/li>\n<li>If the scanning process prompts any error, then fix the error<\/li>\n<li>Once the repair process gets complete, launch the Outlook with the repaired profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/resolve-microsoft-outlook-inbox-repair-tool-not-responding-error.html\"><strong>What to do when Microsoft Inbox Repair Tool stops responding<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4 id=\"m8\" class=\"h2\"><strong>What are the Drawbacks Associated with Scanpst.exe Method?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fails to tackle serious PST errors and corruptions. Hence, only low-level errors are fixed with this approach<\/li>\n<li>It causes risk in terms of data loss, as the files are not completely recovered from the damaged file<\/li>\n<li>Fails to maintains data integrity as the repaired files are placed at different folders than the original folder hierarchy<\/li>\n<li>Oftentimes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/blog\/scanpst-does-not-recognize-pst-file.html\"><strong>ScanPST fails to recognize the PST file<\/strong><\/a> as well. This causes great hazard to users dependent on it.<\/li>\n<li>It causes damage to the original file after it fixes the error<\/li>\n<li>Must have sufficient technical knowledge to repair the corrupted file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\">\n<h4 id=\"m9\" class=\"h2\"><strong>What is the Best Alternative to Solve this Error?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we look around the various approaches to fix the \u201cOutlook Data File has not been Configured\u201d error. It is pretty much clear that all these methods have their respective drawbacks. This means it is not reliable and does not provide the assurity to solve this error.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hence, we have come up with a remarkable tool that overcomes all the manual limitations. <a class=\"text-red\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcvita.com\/outlook-pst-repair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Outlook PST Repair <\/strong> <\/a><strong>Tool <\/strong>is a complete remedy to fix the \u201cThis Data File has not been Configured\u201d error. It swiftly repairs all such errors which is associated with an Outlook profile. Moreover, it efficiently repairs the damaged file in both ANSI and Unicode file format. In addition to that, it is capable to recover even the permanently deleted emails from the PST file.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\"><a class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/download\/SYS0O0R8S\/18\">Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800; color: #fff !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/systoolskart.com\/buy\/SYS0O0R8S\/18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"m10\" class=\"h2\"><strong>Few Closing Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is quite often to receive different error messages while working with Outlook. One such error is \u201cOutlook Data File has not been Configured\u201d. One can easily execute the various approaches discussed in this blog to resolve this error. With the manual method, it is not possible to completely rely on to curb this error. As it requires proper technical knowledge to function the different commands. To overcome from all these drawbacks, use the automated tool to fix all such errors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are facing error that your Outlook data file has not been configured, you are not alone. Numerous users <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1486,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-error","category-ms-outlook"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Outlook Data File Has Not Been Configured: Error Fixed!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facing Outlook Data File Has Not Been Configured error? 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