Fix Outlook 2007 Not Working in Windows 8.1

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 is predecessor of Outlook 2010, this edition of Outlook comes with various distinct features that were not present in prior versions of Outlook. Still many people are using Outlook 2007 in latest Windows 8.1 operating system because of its simple interface and handy options. This Outlook 2007 application helps users to send/receive emails easily and manage personal / professional data like contacts, appointments, tasks, journals, notes and others in its data file effectively on Windows 8.1 system.

But several times, Outlook 2007 may not work or respond as expected on Windows 8.1 computer. Sometimes, users might also notice error messages soon after launching Outlook 2007 in Windows 8.1 PC; there might be diverse reasons behind this type of abnormal behavior of Outlook 2007 application listed as follows:

  • Outlook 2007 email client becomes inaccessible on Windows 8.1 PC as a result of PST file corruption caused due to virus attacks, improper exit of Outlook 2007 program, unknown logical errors and other related aspects
  • Interruptions while synchronizing PST file data, improper archiving of PST file content or oversizing of PST file in Outlook 2007 can severely damage respective PST file and prevents Outlook 2007 application from working on Windows 8.1 OS based system

In these circumstances, make use of Inbox repair tool i.e Scanpst.exe to fix respective PST file of Outlook 2007. Scanpst.exe is an in-built Outlook data file repair application used to diagnose and repair Office 2007 PST file. However if Scanost.exe fails to fix inaccessible PST file of Outlook 2007 on Windows 8.1 system, then you need not get disturb!! You can resolve issues with MS Outlook 2007 by fixing its PST file by using prominent PST file repair software.

Outlook 2007 PST file repair software:

Yodot Outlook PST Repair is among the best Outlook data repair tool used to fix PST file when Outlook 2007 not working on Windows 8.1 system. This program efficiently repairs PST file and during repair process, it automatically restores Outlook 2007 elements like mails, attachments, notes, contacts, journals, reminders and many more on Windows 8.1 computer. Along with Outlook 2007 PST file, one can even fix corrupt OST file in Outlook 2007. Other than Windows 8.1, you can also repair Outlook 2007 PST file in Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and 2003 operating systems. Including Outlook 2007, this software can even solve various issues with Outlook 2010, 2003, 2002 and 2000 editions on PC having above listed Windows operating systems.

Simple steps to fix Outlook 2007 not working in Windows 8:

  • Download Yodot Outlook PST Repair tool and install it on Windows 8.1 computer
  • Open the application and follow on-screen procedure
  • From first screen, use “Open PST File” option to browse for Outlook 2007 PST file which is to be repaired or
  • Select “Find PST File” option to locate PST file of Outlook 2007 tool or
  • Click on “Select Outlook Profile” option to choose particular Outlook 2007 PST file, if you have multiple accounts in Outlook 2007
  • Later, choose “Normal Scan” or “Smart Scan” options and browse for destination path to save repaired Outlook 2007 PST file
  • Then click on “Repair” button to start Office 2007 PST file repair process
  • After thorough scanning of affected PST file, this tool will display PST file along with recoverable data of Outlook 2007

Things to Follow:

  • Close MS Outlook 2007 application properly after every use on Windows 8.1 PC
  • Use a quality antivirus application on Windows 8.1 system to avoid virus attacks to Outlook 2007 PST file and other files
  • Backup Outlook 2007 PST file regularly on safe storage drive

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