Summary: Many Outlook users have been frustrated due to the frequency of the error message that says: Outlook Error 0x80040600. Although, if anyone wants to use an email client that offers attractive features. Then with no doubt, Outlook always comes to the top. The Outlook is known for its best services, cheap maintenance, and better security features. Still, it is not different from others when it comes to error related issues. Despite all of the advanced features, it can easily be prone to errors.
It is one of the common errors encountered by many users by sharing their crucial emails or while reading or deleting an email. In this blog, I will explain the procedures by which users can fix Outlook 0x80040600 errors in 2016, 2003, 2007, 2010, or 2013 through Outlook using Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe).
Possible Reasons due to which user receives Outlook Error 0x80040600
If a user receives a message “An unknown error has occurred 0x80040600”. Then in this state, one must know the reasons that cause this error.
Core Reason: The core or main reason behind this Outlook error is due to PST file corruption. In other words, it simply indicates to the user that if they are receiving this error message then it means that there is corruption in their PST files. And this PST file corruption will only occur if the PST file size exceeds its limits. Anyone who uses Outlook knows that there is a limitation or restriction in the file size of the PST file. Thus, two types of PST files are available for different Outlook versions - ANSI and Unicode.
As I told you earlier there is a restriction of the PST file size limit for different versions. So, here I have written them one by one for your information.
- For Outlook 2002, PST size limit is 2 GB (ANSI PST).
- For Outlook 2003, PST size limit is 20 GB (Unicode PST).
- For Outlook 2007, PST size limit is 20 GB (Unicode PST).
- For Outlook 2010, PST size limit is 50 GB (Unicode PST).
- For Outlook 2013, PST size limit is 50 GB (Unicode PST).
- For Outlook 2016, PST size limit is 50 GB (Unicode PST).
Now, you know that size limit for every version so it will be easier to understand the reason behind the corruption.
If the error doesn’t occur due to the corrupted PST files then other possible reasons are due to - sudden power failure, virus infection, software collapse, hard disk failure, etc. However, all these reasons at the end lead to PST file corruption. That in turn, encounters users with Outlook error code: 0x80040600.
Trending Manual Procedure to fix “Outlook 0x80040600 Error”
Now, the user knows the root of the error then, to fix this they should use the Inbox Repair tool. It is also known as the scanpst.exe utility which is a built-in repair tool in MS Outlook client. This manual approach is easy to use. All you need is to run the scapst.exe utility for the default PST file via Outlook profile.
Therefore, users should run the scanpst.exe utility but before running the scanpst.exe utility. Things that you require are -
- First, find the desired PST file for repairing,
- Then, find the executable (.exe) file of the scanpst.exe utility
Note - The location of the Inbox Repair tool directly depends upon the version of Outlook and Windows. Thus, their position may vary.
Inbox Repair tool or scanpst.exe location:
Microsoft Outlook 2016
- 32-bit Windows:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice16
- 64-bit Windows:C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice16
- 64-bit Outlook:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice16
Microsoft Outlook 2013
- 32-bit Windows:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice15
- 64-bit Windows:C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice15
- 64-bit Outlook:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice15
Microsoft Outlook 2010
- 32-bit Windows:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice14
- 64-bit Windows:C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice14
- 64-bit Outlook:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice14
Microsoft Outlook 2007
- 32-bit Windows:C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice12
- 64-bit Windows:C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OfficeOffice12
Microsoft Outlook 2003
- 32-bit Windows:C:Program FilesCommon FilesSystemMSMAPI
- 64-bit Windows:C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesSystemMSMAPI
Microsoft Outlook 2002/XP
- C:Program FilesCommon FilesSystemMAPIscanpst.exe
Microsoft Outlook 2000
- C:Program FilesCommon FilesSystemMAPINTscanpst.exe
Microsoft Outlook 97/98
- C:Program FilesCommon FilesWindows Messagingscanpst.exe
After successfully locating the PST file as well as the scanpst.exe utility, you can start the repairing process. It will take some time so wait until the process is fully completed. It is seen that the Inbox Repair is quite useful in resolving PST file corruption, But in some scenarios, it might fail or not be able to work. Although, the scanpst.exe utility only repairs header corruption issues. If the corruption in the PST file is higher then it might not work. Then, you can try another method although it is not sure that it will work. Still, you can try as it is a built-in Import feature of Outlook.
Utilize the Import Feature to Resolve the Outlook Error 0x80040600:
It is advised to the users to generate a new Outlook data file before importing the mailbox content from a corrupt PST file. Subsequently, users are required to set this newly generated PST file as default. After That, users import their data from the earlier PST file to the latest or new one.
We all know that manual procedure is an inbuilt application thus, it is available for the user to use it freely. But it also has some limitations that restrict the user to use it for the bulk. These are-
- Make sure to take the backup of your PST file;
- It will be quite an elongated and time-consuming process.
- To perform the manual procedure, one requires the help of an expert.
If the user is unable to fix the error from the above manual approach. Then it means that there is the presence of a corrupt PST file to fix this. Users can use the PST Recovery that can easily fix corrupted, damaged, encrypted, or inaccessible Outlook PST files. This utility bears PST Files that are generated by MS Outlook 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002, etc.
Wrap up
This blog discussed the whole information related to Outlook Error 0x80040600. So that one can easily fix this error message that says an unknown error has occurred 0x80040600. Through this blog, users will get to know about the reasons and different procedures to fix this error.
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