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Are you finding the solution on how to restore Outlook backup files? Whether your .bak file gets corrupted or damaged? Then, no need to worry this write helps you to repair Outlook BAK file in the best ways. Get the best solution to do Outlook .bak file recovery in a reliable way.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, Outlook becomes a prominent email client as compared to other email applications. Microsoft programmed it with various advanced features and functionalities. It is able to manage a large number of email messages, calendars, contacts, tasks, journals, etc. Outlook stores its mailbox data into PST file format. So, Microsoft realizes how critical PST files are and that is why it provides an inbuilt Inbox repair tool such as SCANPST.exe.<\/p>\n

This utility can be used to detect and repair minor damages and corruption of PST files so, that Outlook can function normally. By default, this utility creates a backup copy of every PST before, a user trying to repair it. This backup copy is generated with the intention, that if the repair is unsuccessful and the PST file gets damaged during the repair attempt. So, its backup can be utilized to restore the data stored within. But, sometimes due to corruption in .bak file users are searching for a solution to recover data from the bak file.<\/p>\n

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In this article, we have come up with an effective way to perform the recovery of .bak files of Outlook. The Outlook PST Repair Solution<\/strong><\/a> by PCVITA<\/b> can also repair Outlook BAK files in fewer number of steps when compared to the manual method.<\/p>\n

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Comprehensive Steps to do Outlook .bak File Recovery Manually<\/h2>\n

Using SCANPST, the operation to repair Outlook BAK file can be performed. Firstly, you have to locate the .BAK file that can by default be found in the folder of your original Outlook PST file. Generate a copy of the .BAK file (.BAK) and give the original BAK file a new name with a .PST extension. For instance, like. After that proceed forward. Follow the given steps:<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> At the first step, close the Microsoft Outlook<\/strong> application.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> After that, select (C) Drive<\/strong> location and then Program Files<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Now, you have to select MS Office<\/strong> then, Office14<\/strong> and go to SCANPST.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Here, you have to choose the SCANPST<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/strong> A pop-up wizard will appear, hit on Browse button<\/strong> to opt for the Outlook PST<\/strong> File, and then click on the Start button<\/strong> to proceed forward.<\/p>\n

Location to find PST file:<\/strong> \u201cC:\\Users\\admin\\Documents\\Outlook Files\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Afterwards, select the Start<\/strong> button, the tool will automatically check the consistency of the data file.<\/p>\n

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Step 7:<\/strong> A new wizard will appear, it will show the location of the Outlook PST file, the number of folders found and the total components found in this PST file. Here, you have to make sure that you check the option \u201cMake a backup of scanned file before repairing\u201d<\/strong>. Then, click on the Repair button to repair the corrupt PST file.<\/p>\n

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Step 8:<\/strong> After selecting the Repair, the scanpst.exe utility will display a \u201cRepair Complete\u201d<\/strong> message into your system. You have to simply click on the OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n

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Step 9:<\/strong> If anyhow, you are unable to find SCANPST on its default location, then it might be possible that you have disabled this feature \u201cShow hidden files and folders\u201d<\/strong>. So make sure, that this option is enabled<\/strong>. Follow the below-listed steps if you did not find the SCANPST option.<\/p>\n

Step 10:<\/strong> Select the \u201cAsk me anything\u201d<\/strong> option and add Folder Options in the field then, click on File Explorer Options.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 11:<\/strong> Here, a new window will appear such as File Explorer Options. Go to the \u201cView\u201d tab<\/strong> then Under Advance Settings, and click the option Show hidden files<\/strong>, folders, and drives after that hit on \u201cOK\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Professional Way to Repair Outlook BAK File Without Any Hindrance<\/h2>\n

The above-mentioned manual solution has some drawbacks that affect the procedure positively. There is no surety to recover data from the bak file, even it may lose your crucial data. So, all you need is more sophisticated software that can pull out all the desired information from BAK files and store it safely.<\/p>\n

With the help of this tool, a user can easily and simply restore mails from the .bak file without losing a bit of data. This recovery software is capable enough to repair Outlook BAK file created by scanpst.exe and restores the archive file in PST format. The tool is equipped with advanced features. Moreover, it facilitates an understandable user interface so, a novice user can perform the Outlook .bak file recovery without taking expert help.<\/p>\n

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