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Troubleshooting Outlook Sync Issues

Kevin
Aug 28, 2025
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Symptoms:

  • Emails not syncing
  • Calendar events missing
  • IMAP errors

Cause:

  • Corrupt OST/PST files
  • Recent Windows updates (e.g., KB2837618)

Resolution:

Run ScanPST.exe to repair PST/OST files

    • Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\OfficeXX\scanpst.exe
  1. Uninstall problematic updates via Control Panel > Programs
  2. Recreate OST file by deleting it and restarting Outlook

 

 

SCANPST.exe is located in 

C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft Office\\root\\OfficeXX\\ (

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