SCANPST.EXE Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing SCANPST.EXE files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent SCANPST.EXE file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

SCANPST.EXE file Microsoft Outlook Data Files Scan/Repair Utility. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of SCANPST.EXE related errors on your device. You can also download SCANPST.EXE file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows 8

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download SCANPST.EXE

4.1 List of SCANPST.EXE file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SCANPST.EXE
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Outlook Data Files Scan/Repair Utility

Software
Program	Microsoft Outlook
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common SCANPST.EXE file related problems

There are various types of errors related to SCANPST.EXE file. SCANPST.EXE file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to SCANPST.EXE file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

SCANPST.EXE is corrupted
SCANPST.EXE cannot be located
Runtime Error - SCANPST.EXE
SCANPST.EXE file error
SCANPST.EXE file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register SCANPST.EXE file:
SCANPST.EXE file could not be loaded
SCANPST.EXE file doesn't exist

SCANPST.EXE

Application could not be started because SCANPST.EXE file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to SCANPST.EXE can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing SCANPST.EXE file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix SCANPST.EXE errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

SCANPST.EXE file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with SCANPST.EXE file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to SCANPST.EXE file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of SCANPST.EXE or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to SCANPST.EXE file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the SCANPST.EXE file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the SCANPST.EXE file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the SCANPST.EXE file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace SCANPST.EXE file

The last solution is to manually download and replace SCANPST.EXE file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded SCANPST.EXE file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SCANPST.EXE file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
Windows XP: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your SCANPST.EXE file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows 10

File size 40168 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	7b02a89612bdbd890025ad8ff120dd4d
	SHA1	b25390dbdfddd3dc7408fba60352e7522a84eb6d
	SHA256	1173ff8c2886db211a82722964bc804a5d854f156affcf4752ec193acb1f5e89
	CRC32	e63bd4a4
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 39328 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9dc3b9624b7b406e46322522b0fef659
	SHA1	7f8a76fce52e797053b2db2bc06d95c3d221679f
	SHA256	da88c02ae96dd7981191c01ab0946ad1b236a804bfc5bd0b6826ff5ed96fa8f9
	CRC32	df586ff6
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 38232 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	19385c6fbf4279fc0ffc91a4a0a451f6
	SHA1	6e2d398460f259171947b997b807a002f2da2388
	SHA256	55b58eedd0f7cb14c3e164769ea2221adf92f8fcc36761bfa5cde28b73849f6e
	CRC32	72313668
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows XP

File size 42040 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	8e1420e14605b6134e8c194e1056e56b
	SHA1	806f70a9bc83019dfd29bd0fbf92905b07f7c95c
	SHA256	67195face7a655833e4ab335a6a55928167da23015f82c0b3a9f392d1e426a69
	CRC32	9e9e69c8
	Example file location	---

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows XP

File size 318976 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	97769426fd3e3fcc68e9c020abf260b6
	SHA1	95efb8f5060b0abcf415a49cbc3c4e1ae35481c5
	SHA256	3e305d13367a3cd81d186963e7f005f3fb127f2af192d2c430418c10e4ad6909
	CRC32	2733979c
	Example file location	---

Filename SCANPST.EXE

System Windows 8

File size 40168 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	7b02a89612bdbd890025ad8ff120dd4d
	SHA1	b25390dbdfddd3dc7408fba60352e7522a84eb6d
	SHA256	1173ff8c2886db211a82722964bc804a5d854f156affcf4752ec193acb1f5e89
	CRC32	e63bd4a4
	Example file location	---