Corrupted Outlook Personal Folders

Symptoms:

"Microsoft Office Outlook: The set of folders could not be opened."

There is a [Show Help >>] button. If clicked, it says:

"This error usually appears if the OST or PST file you are using is:

- Unavailable

- Protected with file permissions

- On a share on a server and the network is down

- Corrupt

To correct this problem, store the OST or PST file on the local computer. You may also want to run the scanost.exe and scanpst.exe tools to verify file integrity. More information about this error message online."

Solution:

1. Quit outlook.

2. Go to

C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook

3. Delete the PST file which corresponds to the corrupted folder.

4. Restart Outlook.

Reference

http://www.computing.net/answers/office/corrupted-outlook-personal-folders/4940.html>