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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 [flush DNS and re-sync Outlook](https://zaktalk.com/read-blog/1669_login-microsoft-365-copilot.html) message might look worrying, you may be able to fix the problem. + + + +Fixing 'Outlook Data File Cannot Be Accessed' Error on PC + +In that window, ensure the "Documents" folder is not enabled to sync to OneDrive. Timothy Burlee is a content writer for Secure Data [Fix Outlook and Office365 Sync Issues](https://classifieds.ocala-news.com/author/juliandabne) Recovery Services. He specializes in various topics in the data industry, including data recovery technology, storage devices, and digital forensics. + +By default, the Outlook data file resides in your local user's "Documents" folder.Read on to know the likely causes behind the 0x F error in Outlook and the solutions to fix it.Sometimes, this will help fix minor issues that might be responsible for the error.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. + +Method 2 - Manually create an IMAP or POP3 email account + +On the other hand, accounts through [Outlook Stuck On Synchronizing Folders](https://kitsap.whigdev.com/read-blog/94042_troubleshoot-outlook-for-windows-issues.html) Office 365, Exchange Server, Outlook.com, and IMAP store information offline in Outlook data files (.ost files). One of the major reasons for the "Outlook data file cannot be accessed" error is corruption in the Outlook data file (PST). You can repair the corrupted PST file using the built-in Inbox Repair tool (also known as SCANPST) in Outlook. That is almost definitely the problem and it's very common unfortunately. You need to configure your OneDrive to not back up the directory where your Outlook data file resides. It is not possible for Outlook and OneDrive to both try to access the data file at the same time. \ No newline at end of file