What is Microsoft Outlook?

A personal information manager, Microsoft Outlook is an offering from Microsoft which is also a part of the complete Microsoft Suit. The application is widely used by many organisations as it offers various features like calendar, task manager, contact manager, notepad, journal log, and much more.

However, like every digital thing, this application is also susceptible to errors and 0x80070002 is one of those error codes.

What is Error Code 0x80070002?

Error Code 0x80070002 is an error which occurs due to system update fail leading to data mismatch and this can happen for various reasons:

• Missing or corrupted files in Windows Updates.
• Faulty Driver.
• The directory where Outlook saves the PST file is unreachable.
• Corrupt Outlook PST file.

How to fix outlook error 0x80070002?

Let’s consider the possibilities of the occurrence of the outlook error 0x800070002 and seek solutions for each one of them.

1. Missing or Corrupt files in Windows Update: To fix missing or corrupt file issue in Windows Update, one could use the following aids in the given order:

• System File Checker (SFC): It scans and resolves the issue on its own by replacing the files from the cache.
• DISM command: DISM bypasses the SFC as SFC only relies on the cache whereas DISM will download the file if it is not on the system.
• Restore the system: If nothing helps, restoration of the system will be there for the best possible aid as it will fix any bugs in the system.

1. Faulty Driver: In case of faulty drivers, it is advisable to uninstall the ones with the fault and reinstall a fresh set of the required drivers for a smooth run.
2. The directory where Outlook saves the PST file is unreachable: Outlook can not create and save a PST file if it can not cross a certain paths which are:

• C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
• C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\Outlook Files

One can go to Outlook and Outlook Files to check if the paths are exactly the same like the above written ones and in case of the otherwise, they could be created manually by following the below mentioned steps:

• Go to C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents and make a new folder OutlookNew.
• Using Windows Search, search Regedit utility and launch the program.
• Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office
• Click the folder that bears your Office Version.
• When a new tab appears, select New and then select String Value.
• A new window will open where you need to enter ForcePSTPath in the value name field and click
• Then right-click on ForcePSTPath and select modify.
• Enter the path of the OutlookNew folder in the Value Data field.
• Click OK and close.
• Restart your computer to see the final changes.

1. Corrupt Outlook PST file: Outlook’s in-built inbox repair tool can successfully fix a corrupt outlook PST file which will resolve the error code 0x80070002. Here is where this tool could be found in various versions:

• In Outlook 2007:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12
  • C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12
• In Outlook 2010
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office(x86)\Office14
• In Outlook 2013:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15
  • C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Office\Office15
• In Outlook 2016:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16
  • C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16
• In Outlook 2019:
  • C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16

This is how PST repair software works:

• Launch exe.
• Go to the location of the PST file by clicking on
• Initiate the process by clicking on the
• Once the process is over, click Repair to correct the errors.

Why Stellar Repair for Outlook?

If no above mentioned aids resolve the error, Stellar Repair for Outlook will come to rescue and here is what all things could be done with it:

• The software can recover emails, contacts, attachments, and deleted items.
• The software is also capable of repairing PST files of all Outlook versions.
• The software can perform selective repairing by previewing and selecting the desired items in a PST file.
• One can also repair password-protected PST files too.

To repair corrupt PST files using Stellar Repair for Outlook, follow these steps:

1. Download demo version from the stellar India’s official website
2. Click Select Outlook PST in the Home Tab.
3. Enter the location of the PST file which needed to be repaired in the new window.
4. Initiate scanning by clicking Repair.
5. Select the files and folders which needed to be recovered.
6. Click Save Repaired Files.
7. Pick the desired file format.
8. Select the location where the files are supposed to be saved by clicking Browse followed by OK.

Conclusion:

Anyone using Microsoft Outlook can come across Error Code 0x80070002 if the path way to save PST is broken or incorrect, or the PST file gets corrupted. This could be solved by creating a fresh PST path way or the Microsoft Outlook Inbox Repair tool could be used to fix minor corruptions.

However, when the severity of the case exceeds these solutions then you need to turn to Stellar Repair for Outlook which will resolve not just this but many problems related to Outlook.