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How To Repair Outlook Error Code 0x80040600

How To Repair Outlook Error Code 0x80040600

If you use Microsoft Outlook and have Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, you may be receiving Outlook Error Code 0x80040600 when you click  Send/Receive or when you try to view emails in the Microsoft Outlook inbox. This error is caused by a corrupt PST file.  A PST file  (filename extension - *.pst) is actually a  'personal storage  table' file used  by Microsoft Outlook to store the user's personal data such as  emails,  contacts and schedules.

To fix this bothersome Outlook Error Code 0x80040600, try the fix below. Keep in mind that it may not work in some cases. However, it should work in most circumstances. If this method does not work or you need a  simpler one, then it is suggested that you download a copy of Stellar Outlook PST Repair. 

When attempting to solve Outlook Error Code 0x80040600, the first  thing you need to do is to  set the option to show hidden files.

This can be  done in Windows XP by  following the steps outlined below:

1. Start Windows Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. Click the View tab.
4. Under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders
5. click the OK button.

To show hidden files and folders in  Windows Vista and 7, do the following

1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Personalization.
3. Click Folder Options.
4. Click the View tab.
5. Under Advanced Settings
6. click Show hidden files and folders
7. click OK.

Next, you will use the Inbox Repair tool that is provided by Mircosoft Outlook. Here, you're going to repair  your inbox and restore your  corrupt PST file. But first you need to find your  Outlook PST file. For  this, complete the following steps:

In Windows XP:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type control in the Open box, and then press ENTER.
3. If you see the Pick a category view, click User Accounts.
4. Double-click Mail.
5. Click Data Files.
6. Click Personal Folders, and then click Settings.
7. Note the text in the Filename box.
8. Click OK, and then click Close two times.

In Windows Vista  and Windows 7:

1. Go to the Control Panel.
2. If you see Control Panel Home view, click User Accounts and Family Safety.
3. Click Mail.
4. Click Data Files.
5. Click Personal Folders, and then click Settings.
6. Note the text in the Filename box.
7. Click OK, and then click Close two times.

The  text in the filename box will be the path to your PST file. This will be needed  later, when using the Inbox Repair Tool.

When using the Inbox Repair Tool, follow the directions according to your version of the software. For Microsoft  Outlook 2003, take the  following steps: 

In  Windows Vista/7 using Microsoft Outlook 2003:

1. Click Start, type %ProgramFiles%Common FilesSystemMSMAPI1033 in the Start  Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. Find and then double-click SCANPST.EXE to start the Inbox Repair Tool.
3. In the Enter the name of the file you want to scan box, type the path and file name of the Outlook .pst file that you found in step 2.
4. Click Start.
5. After the Inbox Repair Tool operation is complete, click OK.

In  Windows Vista/7 using Microsoft Outlook 2007:

1. Click Start, type %ProgramFiles%Microsoft OfficeOffice12 in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2. Find and then double-click SCANPST.EXE to start the Inbox Repair Tool.
3. In the Enter the name of the file you want to scan box, type the path and file name of the Outlook .pst file that you found in step 2.
4. Click Start.
5. After the Inbox Repair Tool operation is complete, click OK.

In Windows XP:

1. Click Start, and then click Search.
2. Click All Files and Folders.
3. In the All or part of the file name box, type Scanpst.exe.
4. Change the selection in the Look in box to the local hard disk. For example, change the selection to Local Disk (C:).
5. Click Search.
6. When the search is complete, double-click SCANPST.EXE to start the Inbox Repair Tool.
7. In the Enter the name of the file you want to scan box, type the path and file name of the Outlook .pst file that you found in step 2.
8. Click Start.
9. After the Inbox Repair Tool operation is complete, click OK.

At this point the error should be fixed and you  should be able  to Send/Receive from your email client as well as read emails  without  any further problem.