{"id":1712,"date":"2016-09-22T08:38:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-22T08:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/?p=1712"},"modified":"2018-10-12T06:51:02","modified_gmt":"2018-10-12T06:51:02","slug":"error-occurred-caused-scan-stopped","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/error-occurred-caused-scan-stopped\/","title":{"rendered":"An Error has Occurred which Caused the Scan to be Stopped"},"content":{"rendered":"

While running Inbox Repair Tool (Scanpst.exe) in Microsoft Outlook for repairing corrupted PST file, you might encounter a message saying that the scan procedure has stopped suddenly due to an error-<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cAn error has occurred which caused the scan to be stopped. No changes have been made to the scanned file.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s understand what triggers this error message in MS Outlook.<\/p>\n

Identifying Reasons that Causing this Outlook Error <\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are a number of reasons that result in the appearance of the above-stated error. A few are described below:<\/p>\n

Reason #1: Damaged PST File<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reason behind the occurrence of this error could be the damaged structure of the PST file.<\/em> ScanPST is an integrity check utility that repairs PST file with undamaged structure. If the structure of the Outlook data file is severely damaged, the Inbox Repair Tool will encounter an error and the scan process will be aborted thereafter.<\/p>\n

Reason #2: PST Exceeds the Storage Limit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from the damaged PST structure, there are other major and minor reasons that contribute to the occurrence of this error message. If the PST is reaching its stipulated storage capacity<\/a>, you may encounter an unexpected error. Sometimes, Outlook PST file is inaccessible i.e. it denies access when you attempt to open it, and this results in the above error.<\/p>\n

Reason #3: Hardware Failure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hardware failure is one major reason behind the cause. It is not simply a single reason that falls under this category; in fact, it is a bundle of causes that includes storage device failure, sudden power or electricity failure, the inappropriate functionality of any of the hardware components, faulty network devices, any much more.<\/p>\n

Reason #4: Software Failure<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is, undoubtedly, a common cause that produces the error message – \u201cAn error has occurred which caused the scan to be stopped. No changes have been made to the scanned file\u201d appears on the screen. Likewise hardware failure, the software failure also includes an array of reasons such as sudden application shut down, virus attacks or malicious infection, file system disaster, improper Outlook shutdown, and much more.<\/p>\n

In simple words, it can be concluded that if you encounter an error while performing ScanPST integrity check tool and unexpectedly the scan failed, a severely corrupt Outlook PST is the result. Since ScanPST is meant to repair Outlook files that incorporate minimal level corruption, it fails to repair the file if high-intensity damage exists.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>A Potential Recovery Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n

To repair the Outlook PST files that incorporate severe damage or corruption, it becomes essential to employ a professional tool to gain access to lost data contents. In such cases, Outlook PST Repair tool<\/a>\u00a0from Stellar can be utilized to successfully recover and retrieve lost data from Outlook PST folders such as contacts, emails, calendars, etc. <\/em><\/p>\n