Resolve Outlook PST HotSync Issues

Hotsync is a method by which a computer system is linked to a Palm handheld device, so that sophisticated synchronization between two systems can occur. To establish connection a HotSync cable or wireless connectivity is required which can setup the communication between the devices. When Outlook is setup to HotSync with Palm device then all the PST contents which include emails, appointments, tasks etc. can be synchronized. Since the operation directly affects the PST data, so the synchronization can be failed if the PST file is corrupted. To repair the corrupted PST file Scanpst.exe can be used but in case it fails to repair the PST file, then in these circumstances Outlook PST Repair software can be used.

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To understand the situation in a better manner lets consider a practical scenario where when you try to synchronize Outlook data with handheld device, choosing Outlook a translator and click to synchronize Outlook items, the operation fails with an error message as mentioned below –

"The file or database name associated with MS Outlook is missing, invalid, or points to a file of zero length. Use the browse button to locate the file or database"

This error message has caused because the application could not locate the file correctly which is to be synchronized with the data which can be further due to –

  • Corrupted MAPI profile.
  • PST file which is to be synchronized is corrupted or damaged.

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In order to resolve the issue the corrupted MAPI profile need to be created and if the problem is not resolved with that then to retrieve the data from the corrupted PST file, first the PST file need to be scanned through Scanpst.exe tool. If the Scanpst.exe file fails to repair the PST file then the only way to resolve the issue is by using any third party software need to be used. Try Outlook PST Repair software, it effectively scans the entire PST file and repair the bugs and recovers all its contents.