{"id":2237,"date":"2020-02-07T11:10:09","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T11:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/?p=2237"},"modified":"2020-12-28T07:30:37","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T07:30:37","slug":"how-to-fix-outlook-file-access-denied-cannot-open-pst-or-import-pst-file-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-file-access-denied-cannot-open-pst-or-import-pst-file-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix &#8216;Outlook File Access Denied: Cannot Open PST or Import PST file&#8217; error?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Summary: Users may sometimes encounter &#8216;<strong>Outlook File Access Denied<\/strong>: Cannot Open PST or Import PST file\u2019 error. There may be various reasons that lead to such an error. The article provides insight into the plausible reasons, and more importantly, the solutions to fix the error.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The following instances have been posted on tech-forums that have led to &#8216;Outlook File Access Denied: Cannot Open PST or Import PST file\u2019 error:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Outlook permissions not available: <\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cWhen I open Outlook 2010, why do I see error messages such as &#8220;Microsoft Outlook cannot be started, cannot open the Outlook window, the set of folders cannot be opened, cannot access the file, you do not have the permission required to access the file XXX.PST&#8221; or &#8220;Cannot open your default e-mail folders, unable to open PST file access to the path is denied&#8221;? How can I resolve this problem?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/micro\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/free-download-large.gif\" alt=\"free download\" class=\"wp-image-1830\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Opening PST file in upgraded Outlook: <\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cFor the last two years, I am using Outlook 2016 application at my company. Yesterday, I tried to open or import my old PST file in Outlook 2016 but, I got an error message &#8211; \u201cOutlook file access denied. You do not have the permission required to access the file\u201d. Even I tried twice but failed to open it. Is there any solution to fix this problem? Please suggest a reliable solution to fix the error.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"438\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1.png\" alt=\"Outlook File Access Denied error\" class=\"wp-image-2240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1.png 438w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1-300x133.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But before going for a solution, it is better to know the\nreasons that may lead to such error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The following reasons may lead to  <strong>Outlook File Access Denied<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trying to open an old PST file from an updated Outlook email client. For example: Accessing PST file, created in Outlook 2013, through Outlook 2016. <\/li><li>Opening or importing a PST file created with the system running on older Windows version and importing this file on a system with upgraded Windows version. <\/li><li>User doesn\u2019t have full access permissions or administrator privileges.<\/li><li>Corrupt or incorrect Outlook profile configuration, corruption in Navigation Pane settings or Outlook data file (PST). <\/li><li>If Outlook is running in compatibility mode, you cannot access the data files. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methods to fix \u201cOutlook File Access Denied\u201d Error<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are a few DIY methods\nthat can help in fixing the error &#8211; &#8216;Outlook File Access Denied: Cannot Open\nPST or Import PST file. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Copy PST file, which is not opening, to another location and import to Outlook profile<\/li><li>Change properties of Outlook PST file.<\/li><li>Repair corrupt PST <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nCopy PST to\nanother location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><ol start=\"1\"><li>Copy the PST file (which you are unable to import). <\/li><\/ol><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of PST file in Outlook 2013, 2016:<\/strong> C:\\Users\\%Username%\\Documents\\Outlook\nFiles\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of PST file in Outlook 2010:<\/strong>\nC:\\User\\%Username%\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Outlook\\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><ol start=\"2\"><li>Ensure that the checkbox for <strong>\u2018Read Only\u2019 <\/strong>is not selected.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"3\"><li>Paste the copied PST file to another location. <\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"4\"><li>Import PST file in Outlook profile and open it. <\/li><\/ol><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nChange properties of Outlook PST file<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Go to <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and click <strong>Mail<\/strong>. From <strong>Mail Setup<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Outlook <\/strong>pop-up, click <strong>E-mail Accounts.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"Change properties of Outlook PST file\" class=\"wp-image-2241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2.png 853w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2-768x347.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li>From <strong>Account Settings<\/strong>, click <strong>Settings<\/strong>. <strong>Right-click<\/strong> on the PST file, that you want to open (or import), and select&nbsp;<strong>Properties.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"615\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3.png\" alt=\" Change properties of Outlook PST file\" class=\"wp-image-2242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3.png 615w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/3-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li>Uncheck&nbsp;the <strong>Read-only<\/strong> box and click&nbsp;<strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"363\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4.png\" alt=\" Change properties of Outlook PST file\" class=\"wp-image-2243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4.png 363w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/4-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li>Try to <strong>open<\/strong> (or <strong>import<\/strong>) the PST file again. If the problem persists:<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>Right-click<\/strong> on <strong>PST<\/strong> file and open <strong>Properties<\/strong> again.<\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"6\"><li>Select the&nbsp;<strong>Security<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and click&nbsp;<strong>Edit.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"7\"><li>Click the&nbsp;<strong>Add&nbsp;<\/strong>button, type&nbsp;<strong>Everyone<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ol start=\"8\"><li>From <strong>Permissions for<\/strong> <strong>Outlook Data File<\/strong>, select the checkbox for&nbsp;<strong>Full control<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>OK.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"781\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5.png\" alt=\" Change properties of Outlook PST file\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5.png 781w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/5-768x502.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\"><li>Open <strong>Outlook <\/strong>and try to <strong>open<\/strong> (or <strong>import<\/strong>) PST file.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the error \u2018Outlook File Access Denied: Cannot Open PST or\nImport PST File\u2019 is still not resolved, there is a probability that PST file\nhas got corrupted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Scanpst.exe (Outlook Inbox Repair tool) works on minor corruption of data files, but this method fails to fix the issue in case of severe corruption. It is always recommended to use an effective Outlook PST repair tool like Stellar Repair for Outlook.<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  Repair corrupt PST file <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Download<\/strong>, <strong>install <\/strong>and <strong>Launch<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/Hyperlink to:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/scan\/pst-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Stellar Repair for Outlook<\/strong> <\/a>software.<\/li><li><strong>Select<\/strong> PST file. The software allows <strong>finding PST<\/strong> file from the given Drives.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"Initiate PST repair process\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/6.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Click Repair.<\/strong> The software initiates the process of repairing PST file and shows status.<\/li><li><strong>Verify file content<\/strong> in the preview \u2013 available in three-pane. The <strong>left pane<\/strong> consists of PST folders, the <strong>middle pane<\/strong> shows details of a selected folder, and <strong>right pane<\/strong> shows details of the selected email. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1082\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\" PST File Preview \" class=\"wp-image-2245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>Click on any email<\/strong> to validate that Outlook content is available. Once data is verified, click <strong>Save <\/strong>button and select file <strong>format<\/strong> and <strong>destination<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8-1-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Repair for Outlook preview after repaired PST\" class=\"wp-image-2247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8-1-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8-1-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/8-1.jpg 1082w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Repaired PST file is saved in a specified format at the specified location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download Stellar Repair for outlook to repair corrupt outlook pst file with 100% data integrity and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/micro\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"213\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/free-download-large.gif\" alt=\"free download\" class=\"wp-image-1830\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Conclusion<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Users are unable to open or import PST file when the error outlook File Access Denied occurs. This error may get resolved by changing the PST file&#8217;s location or changing the properties of the Outlook data file. <a href=\"http:\/\/download.stellaroutlooktools.com\/StellarRepairforOutlook-Professional.exe\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/get-rid-of-large-pst-file-size-errors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Get rid of Large PST File<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-file-access-denied-cannot-open-pst-or-import-pst-file-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Cannot open PST File<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/repair-compact-split-outlook-pst-file-one-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to repair PST file?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-outlook-inbox-repair-tool-keeps-popping-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">How to fix Inbox Repair Tool?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellaroutlooktools.com\/blog\/methods-remove-duplicates-ms-outlook-pst-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Methods to remove Duplicates from PST<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: Users may sometimes encounter &#8216;Outlook File Access Denied: Cannot Open PST or Import PST file\u2019 error. There may be various reasons that lead to such an error. The article provides insight into the plausible reasons, and more importantly, the solutions to fix the error. 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