Fixing Messaging interface has caused error in Outlook 2007

Microsoft Outlook users often face PST corruption problems. The causes behind corruption include application malfunction, PST stored on a network, abrupt system shutdown, exceeding permissible size limit and others. In all the above situations, Outlook might display unusual behavior and run slowly. And, if corruption is severe, then gear up to face a grave data loss problem. However, you can deal with such issues if you have a backup of the damaged PST file to retrieve information from. But, if you do not have a valid backup and your PST files has got damaged, then also you have a good chance of recovering your e-mails, calendar entries and other information. The appropriate solution is available in the form of a reliable and professional PST repair software.

Consider a scenario, wherein, you have installed Outlook 2007 on Windows Vista-based system. When you try to view an e-mail or when you click Send/Receive button in Microsoft Outlook, you might receive the following error message:

"An unknown error has occurred. 0x80040600."

or

"An unknown error has occurred. 0x80040119."

Additionally, when you attempt to delete an e-mail message, you might encounter the following error message:

"Messaging interface has caused an unknown error"

Cause

The above error messages might pester you in situations when you have a corrupt PST file. Outlook is showing irregularities because it is not able to extract information from its repository and vital file i.e. PST.

Resolution

To tackle corruption issues with a PST file, you must observe the following Outlook PST Recovery steps:

• Use and run the Inbox Repair Utility, Scanpst.exe, to eliminate errors from a damaged PST file.

• Scanpst.exe is a hidden file and to make it available for use, you have to follow the below-listed steps:

1. Click Start, type control, and press Enter

2. Click Appearance and Personalization

3. Now click Folder Options

4. Click the View tab

5. In Advance Settings, check Show hidden files and folders option

• Close Outlook, click Start, in the Start Search box, type the following and press Enter:

%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office12\

• Double-click the Scanpst.exe to initiate the Inbox Repair Tool

• Type the path and name of the damaged PST file in the Enter the name of the file you want to scan dialog box

• Click Start

• After the repair process is complete, click OK

• If you are able to read or view mail and use Send/Receive button, then the problem has got resolved.

And, if you cannot isolate the corruption problem, then download and use a PST Repair application.

Many repair tools are available which vouch to repair corrupt PST files in a risk-free manner. One such reliable application is Stellar Phoenix Outlook PST Repair. This application repairs corrupt PST files in all corruption circumstances. Compatible with MS Outlook 2010, 2007, 2003, 2002 and 2000, the Outlook PST repair application also restores deleted e-mails and password-protected PST files.