Chris: After upgrading to Outlook 2007, I get a data file error every time I open Outlook. The exact error message I see is "A data file did not close properly the ...

Some Microsoft Outlook users have reported getting the Your Outlook data file cannot be configured error on their PC. This error occurs when trying to open Outlook ...

After migration to Outlook 2010, sometimes the location is missing. You can check it from here: Click File/Account Settings. Select account. click the button “Change Folder”, select where you want to ...

This post features solutions to fix this data file is associated with a mail account OST file error on Outlook. This error can occur when a user fails to delete an ...

If you’ve seen that pesky balloon pop up that tells you that an Outlook 2007 data file did not close properly and it needs to be scanned for errors, you know how initially terrifying that little ...

Your Outlook Data File is composed of a file header, located at the beginning of the document, and the actual data that makes up your personal folders. Contained in the header is information about the ...

Offline storage table (OST) and personal storage table (PST) are two different Outlook data files used to store a copy of mailbox items on local storage. Outlook creates a PST file when you add a POP3 ...

Chris: Thanks for the tips in your column, "Repairing Outlook 2007 Data File Errors." I’ve done those steps repeatedly. I can usually reopen Outlook and not get any warnings. But if I close Outlook ...

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager for emails, calendars, and contacts. Outlook emails may contain crucial information, such as meeting schedules and contacts, so it is wise to back ...