Tricks & Tips to resolve Outlook Error Code 0x80040600 in Microsoft Outlook

Outlook PST file is most important files because it stores all your Emails, attachments, contacts, memos, calendar, etc.  If something goes inappropriate with Outlook PST file due to any reason such as sneaky virus, unexpected shutdown of Outlook, exiting Outlook improperly etc., then there is 100 % probability to face this 0x80040600 error code. This error is applicable for all Microsoft Outlook versions 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and 2002 on Windows 8 , 7, XP or Vista

There may be only one error message on the screen display

                                   "An unknown error has occurred"
                                                         OR
                     "Messaging interface has caused an unknown error"

It may be possible because of this error code you may be unable to send/receive or even delete emails in your outlook.

Common reasons behind this error:

This Error code comes when your Outlook.pst file get corrupted

Actually 0x80040600 error code is a serious error because it directly harms your Outlook data file and results in complete data loss. It’s a very horrible situation because every Outlook user cannot afford such a heavy loss.

Oh! What happened, PST files corrupt?? And you don’t know how to fix it. Don’t worry I am sharing the tips to repair PST file

Troubleshoot error with ease by following few steps

Solution is very simple and worthy.

Basic Method:

•    Use CTRL+SHIFT+ESC key and go to Task manager
•    Under the category PROCESS check listing and look for outlook.exe
•    In case it exists then select the outlook.exe file.
•    Click on button labeled as End process and close application.


Another Method:

Use Inbuilt Inbox Repair Tool

MS Outlook provides a free tool to repair PST file that is scanpst.exe. You can try using Microsoft’s Scanpst.exe (Inbox Repair Tool) – this is an approximately 37K tool that supposed to repair your Outlook.pst but not huge Outlook .pst. You can visit this link to know more about how to repair PST file through Inbox Repair Tool.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/272227/

Since it’s very limited in what it can do which ultimately results with somewhat low success rates.

Automated Method:

Size doesn't matter at all and how badly PST file may be damaged. To overcome limitations of Inbox Repair tool it would be better to go for professional Outlook PST repair tool. You can try third party software to repair PST files which is developed by professional of Outlook Recovery.

They do a very tough testing of the PST file and then develop the software which helps us to recovers all type of error in PST file.  I would recommend using Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST Repair Software to get rid of all errors occurring in PST file.

In preview mode you can see the recovered data. Once you satisfy you can claim for your register copy of PST repair software.