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+ + + +However, if your email server supports ONLY a POP3, auto account setup will create a POP3 account. More often than not, it’s caused by either a corrupted Outlook profile or a change in the data file’s location. And though an error [Outlook stuck updating folders solution](https://gitlab.mpeeo.com:443/darrinsalvado1/7648682/-/issues/2) message might look worrying, you may be able to fix the problem. + + + +Fixing 'Outlook Data File Cannot Be Accessed' Error on PC + +Then, in the next window, make sure you're on the tab marked \"Sync and backup\". On the righthand side of the window, choose the button to \"manage backup\". In that window, ensure the \"Documents\" folder is not enabled to sync to OneDrive. You may need to move the Outlook data file back down from OneDrive. [flush DNS and re-sync Outlook](https://git.epochteca.com/sima7878435736/fixtechguide-office-365-troubleshooting2020/-/issues/1) Sometimes, rather than keeping a backup it actually takes the files off your system and moves them up to the cloud. + +By default, the Outlook data file resides in your local user's "Documents" folder.The Inbox Repair tool checks the Outlook data files on your computer to see if they're in good shape.On the righthand side of the window, choose the button to \"manage backup\".You can repair the corrupted PST file using the built-in Inbox Repair tool (also known as SCANPST) in Outlook.Try a free demo of our Outlook Express File Repair to recover your data or run through our troubleshooting guide to understand several ways to fix Outlook error 0x f. + +Stack Exchange Network + + + +Read on to know the likely causes behind the 0x F error in Outlook and the solutions to fix it. When you restart Outlook, all the temporary files are removed and related processes and services are automatically cleared. Sometimes, this will help fix minor issues that might be responsible for the error. If you can open the original Outlook Data File, you might be able to recover additional items. The Inbox Repair tool creates a backup file with the same name as the original, but with a .bak extension, and saves it in the same folder. There may be items in the backup file that you might be able to recover that the Inbox Repair tool couldn't. + +What Our Users Say + + + +I tried using the repair process (SCANPST.EXE) which appeared to detect issues but also appeared to complete a successful repair, but the issue persists. I tried to manually access the OST file location and I could read the file just fine. If this diagnostic step works and fixes the error, disabling your add-ins should help prevent it from happening again. Creating new Outlook profile or rebooting the computer fixes the issue. Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent. You can check the location of your Outlook Data Files in Outlook. + +Repair Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost) + +From single external hard drives, SSD’s, mobile devices to enterprise NAS, SAN, and RAID failures, we are ready to help recover from digital disasters, anywhere. When you want to replicate a copy on the cloud, manually copy the PST in the OneDrive folder. This will result in one copy in the folder in OneDrive being used for backup purposes, and another copy in your Outlook client that can be kept open by Outlook. Outlook 2013 and 2016, users of both have reported this issue. + + + +Sometimes, data files get corrupted in a way that none of the methods above can help. This might happen due to a power failure or improper shutdown, hardware issues, or viruses and malware. This could happen if, for example, OneDrive backs up your Documents folder [how to fix Outlook not opening today](https://phantom.everburninglight.org/archbbs/viewtopic.php?id=139501) to the cloud and includes the Outlook Files folder where the file is located. \ No newline at end of file