Outlook File used by another program and unable to fix

by georgepatrickk

Posted: 8 years ago 7 replies

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I have a corrupted pst file. I used norton go back to get older version of pst file. Scanpst tool did not work. The error message was file was used by another program. the task manager shows no other program operating. Would any of the virus program or spy ware be using. how do i change file out?

#file #fix #outlook #program #unable

DIABL0 8 years ago

Sounds like the program set to open pst files has changed.

Go into the folder that has pst files and right click on one of them.

Then select "Open With" then select "Choose Program" then select Outlook and check the box that says "always use this program to open this kind of file" and then click OK.

I suppose depending on your version of windows that the above may be different. If so, then google something like "Set program to open pst files windows X" with X being the version that you have. Or maybe "how to set default program in Windows X" Something along those lines should return the correct steps for your version and should fix the problem.
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agmccall 8 years ago

This is your first post. How would you find a marketing forum while searching for information about outlook. Also how would you figure that a marketing forum is, in fact, the place to post such a question.

Don't you think it would be better to find a forum dedicated to outlook or microsoft to solve this problem.

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- salegurus 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by agmccall
  
  Don't you think it would be better to find a forum dedicated to outlook or microsoft to solve this problem.
  
  al
  
  Al, you should know by now that WF is a catchall forum for any question/topic under the sun..... come on man.....
  PS. Look his question has already been answered by some good samaritan....
  
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salegurus 8 years ago

I'm going to join Forums - HowTo-Outlook (Where this should have been asked) and see how warmly i'm welcomed when i start asking IM related questions.....
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- agmccall 8 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by salegurus
  
  I'm going to join Forums - HowTo-Outlook (Where this should have been asked) and see how warmly i'm welcomed when i start asking IM related questions.....
  
  I think I will just stay here and start asking car care questions
  
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lauritsen 8 years ago

Press control+alt+del - select 'task manager' - select the 'Processes' tab - and make sure there are no outlook.exe entries in the list. If there are, click on it to highlight it and click end process. Say yes to any subsequent questions about whether you are sure you want to end the process.
Maybe this post can help you out.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com...um=officeitpro
Good luck)
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georgepatrickk 8 years ago

Thank you guys for your feedback and help. Sorry, that long time did not respond. This is because the issue was solved and I forgot to tell.) Thank you!
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