Simplest Ways to Fix Unknown Error 0x80070002 in Microsoft Outlook

Written By Mithilesh Tata
Updated on January 25th, 2022

Outlook is one of the e-mail applications that is widely used nowadays. It is the only application that is compatible with Windows and MACs. Our performance of the Outlook is exceptionally well and very easy to use. While writing this blog the latest version of outlook is 2019. Everything has the shell life, and so the application running on the windows have. They tend to become corrupt or produce errors sometimes. Error 0x80070002 is one of the windows error but at times it appears on Outlook. The most common reason for the occurrence of this error is the corruption of the file structure or the corruption of the directory where the outlook creates it’s PST or some other files but not able to access it.

In this blog, I will be discussing the causes of Error 0x80070002 in Microsoft Outlook and the methods to fix this Error.

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The Causes of Error 0x80070002 in Microsoft Outlook

Outlook profile comes with a different set of configurations and settings. Due to its simplicity, it has an end number of users. Some use it at their offices while others at home. They use outlook as per their choice and preference. One of the root causes of the ‘Error 0x80070002’ in Outlook profile corruption is a corrupted PST file.
Outlook is user-friendly and easy to use. Conflict of the operating system compatibility is one of the major causes of the error 0x80070002 in Microsoft Outlook. Most of us are not aware of the OS conflict as the end-users and that’s why we can’t grasp the situation where the Outlook application was working well till the very last second and all of a sudden starts showing errors like 0x80070002.

The Microsoft emailing client can easily be used and it is compatible with the other tools and software. Errors like 0x80070002 in Outlook is not restricted to its internal technical exposure. Compatibility with the OS is the other cause that also activates Outlook errors. It, unfortunately, occurs on Windows systems very frequently.

Taking the case of error 0x80070002 as an example. this error has nothing to do with the Outlook because it is the windows system error but it messes up with the function of the Outlook and hampers the same to the extent. As the error code 0x80070002 cannot be identified by most of the Outlook users, they are almost blank and clueless.

It is next to impossible for me to give you a resolution on how to deal with this problem when it occurs in the Windows directory. But it is possible to resolve this ‘Error 0x80070002’ when it occurs in the Outlook.

Resolve the Errors like 0x80070002 in Outlook

PST data file is created at least at either of the locations in the Outlook default settings:-

\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\
\Documents\Outlook Files

The problem arises when Outlook is not able to access any of these directories, error code 0x80070002 Outlook 2013 / 2016 pops up and MS Outlook 2016, 2013 & 2010 not showing emails in Inbox. This also happens when you try to set up the Outlook account and that location that you have chosen cannot be accessed due to some reasons. Then you have to follow the steps given below to edit Windows Registry and compel Outlook to use other default locations where the PST Files can be created.

Steps to Resolve the Outlook Error

Firstly, you have to open the Windows Documents folder and create the new folder by the name of Outlook PST. Make sure while you are creating a file in this folder you also create a test file to check whether it is accessible or not.
Now the folder will be created, once done, click on the windows explorer address bar to make a note of the complete path.
After that open, the Windows Run dialog, type re-digit and click Enter
Windows Registry will be opened. The path has to be browsed:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\
a. Now the Outlook folder has to be opened whichever Outlook version you are using. For instance:
b. Outlook 2007 = \12\
c. Outlook 2010 = \14\
d. MS Outlook 2013 = \15\
e. Outlook 2016 = \16\
The path will look something like this
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\\Outlook
Now do the right-click in the vacant area in the right panel and click on New ->String Value.
Now name it ForcePSTPath and click Enter.
You’ll notice this new value in the right panel. Right-click on it, and select Modify.
Under “Value data” enter the complete location for the PST file you noted/created earlier.
Click OK and then close the Registry editor window.

Now all you have to do is to try to recreate your new Outlook account or you can also continue to work where you stopped.

Hence, I have given the guidelines on how to resolve the error 0x80070002 in Outlook. It should be resolved by following the aforesaid guideline and you can re-create your profile on the outlook. If not, then you should try the third party consultation. Our product PST Recovery will solve the problem.

Conclusion

Now it is up to you which method would be suitable for you. The manual method needs a lot of technical expertise and small negligence can make your email file corrupted. Whereas on the other hand, if there is some problem with your PST file, then you can use the PST Recovery software. In major situations, this error occurs due to some problems in the PST files. Therefore I am suggesting you this tool. The ball is in your court and you have to take the decision. I hope you find this article informative.

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About The Author:

Mithilesh Tata

Mithilesh Tata is dedicated to making the lives of his customers as simple as possible. He enjoys learning about new applications and utilities that can help people protect their data. Mithilesh also has a strong grasp on email migration & data recovery. He enjoys validating every component of the software, technical materials, and anything else that has to do with his working life.

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