{"id":24755,"date":"2024-04-22T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T07:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=24755"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:25:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:55:49","slug":"how-to-fix-outlook-data-files-pst-usage-is-disabled-on-this-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-data-files-pst-usage-is-disabled-on-this-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eee; height: 116px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: Facing the &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; error? Don\u2019t worry. It is possible to fix the issue using some simple methods. Learn what causes the issue, how to fix it, and how to avoid any data loss in our guide right here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/pst-repair\/StellarRepairforOutlook.exe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png\" alt=\"Stellar Windows Free Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Win-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/outlook-pst\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=PST-Repair&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22710 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-banner-stellar-repair-for-outlook\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Midbanner-stellar-repair-for-outlook-610x250.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">How to Fix &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217;?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/market.us\/statistics\/internet\/email-users\/#:~:text=Features%3A,It%20is%20Gmail's%20largest%20competitor.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">400 million<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> people around the world use Outlook. It is a <strong>popular tool used to send and receive emails and manage their calendars, contacts, and more.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, errors like &#8216;<\/span><b>Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216; can disrupt workflow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Outlook-Data-Files-PST-Usage-is-Disabled-on-This-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"540\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Outlook-Data-Files-PST-Usage-is-Disabled-on-This-Computer.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Outlook-Data-Files-PST-Usage-is-Disabled-on-This-Computer-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Outlook-Data-Files-PST-Usage-is-Disabled-on-This-Computer-150x44.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The error can cause:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of access to important data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disrupted communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential data loss\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this will inevitably cause frustration and stress. But don&#8217;t worry. There are several ways to<strong> fix the<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0issue<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/what-are-outlook-pst-files.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What are Outlook PST files?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv2\">What is the &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; error?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we explore ways to fix the <\/span><b>\u2018Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let\u2019s see what it means.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PST (Personal Storage Table) is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook to store various types of data. This includes emails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-contacts-in-outlook-missing-after-windows-10-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contacts<\/strong><\/a>, calendar events, tasks, and notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The error indicates that Outlook can&#8217;t use the PST files properly. For you, it means you might not be able to access your emails or other Outlook items stored in these files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/microsoft-outlook-wont-open-or-start\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Outlook Won\u2019t Open or Start<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv3\">What Causes the &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; error?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many reasons can cause the <\/span><b>&#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Some of the most common causes include:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the PST file<em><strong> becomes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/repair-damaged-pst-file.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corrupted or damaged<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Outlook profile becomes corrupted or damaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System-level issues or conflicts within the Windows operating system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add-ins that conflict with each other or with Outlook itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain antivirus programs may incorrectly flag PST files as potential threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an outdated version of Outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on what is causing the error can help find the right solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-login-error-comprehensive-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Outlook Login Error?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv4\">How to Fix &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; Error?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can work through the following solutions one by one until you resolve the error.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 1: Update Outlook<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatibility issues and bugs may be causing the issue. By simply updating Outlook, you can resolve these conflicts and thus the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the easiest way to fix the <\/span><strong>Outlook<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0error.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open Outlook\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the <em><strong>&#8216;File&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> tab (on the top-left corner of the Outlook window.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <em><strong>&#8216;Office Account&#8217; or &#8216;Account&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> (depending on the Outlook version)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/depending-on-the-Outlook-version.jpg\" alt=\"depending-on-the-Outlook-version- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"650\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/depending-on-the-Outlook-version.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/depending-on-the-Outlook-version-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/depending-on-the-Outlook-version-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select <em><strong>&#8216;Update Options&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> and then click on<em><strong> &#8216;Update Now.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install any available updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restart Outlook after the update process is complete and check if the error persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-fix-outlook-not-accepting-password\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Outlook Not Accepting Password?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 2: Reduce the Size of your Mailbox<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PST files have size limits. If a PST file grows too large, it can become corrupted or cause performance issues within Outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimming down mailbox size, this method prevents PST file overload. Here\u2019s how you can do that:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open Outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the <em><strong>&#8216;File&#8217; tab and select &#8216;Mailbox Cleanup&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>from the Tools dropdown<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mailbox-Cleanup.jpg\" alt=\"pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"343\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mailbox-Cleanup.jpg 343w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mailbox-Cleanup-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Mailbox-Cleanup-150x137.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 343px) 100vw, 343px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the options to archive or delete older emails, attachments, or other items\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the prompts to complete the cleanup process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once done, restart Outlook and check if the error is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 3: Disable Add-ins<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add-ins are useful for extending the functionality of Outlook. But sometimes add-ins cause conflicts with each other or with Outlook itself. This can lead to interference with the proper usage of PST files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try disabling certain add-ins to see if it resolves the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch Outlook and go to the<em><strong> &#8216;File&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on<em><strong> &#8216;Manage Add-ins&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>options<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable them by unchecking the boxes next to their names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disable-them-by-unchecking-the-boxes-next-to-their-names.jpg\" alt=\"Disable-them-by-unchecking-the-boxes-next-to-their-names\" width=\"325\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disable-them-by-unchecking-the-boxes-next-to-their-names.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disable-them-by-unchecking-the-boxes-next-to-their-names-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disable-them-by-unchecking-the-boxes-next-to-their-names-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click &#8216;OK&#8217; to save the changes and restart Outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Gradually re-enable add-ins one by one to identify the problematic one. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 4: Repair Outlook Profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook profiles contain settings and preferences that govern how Outlook behaves. If the profile becomes corrupted, it disrupts the proper functioning of PST files. This results in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how you can repair an Outlook profile:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close Outlook if it&#8217;s running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Control Panel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to<em><strong> &#8216;Mail&#8217; or &#8216;Mail (32-bit)&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>depending on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <em><strong>&#8216;Show Profiles&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> and select the Outlook profile experiencing the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-the-Outlook-profile-experiencing-the-issue.jpg\" alt=\"select-the-Outlook-profile-experiencing-the-issue\" width=\"486\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-the-Outlook-profile-experiencing-the-issue.jpg 486w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-the-Outlook-profile-experiencing-the-issue-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/select-the-Outlook-profile-experiencing-the-issue-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <em><strong>&#8216;Properties&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>and then choose<em><strong> &#8216;Email Accounts.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/then-choose-Email-Accounts.jpg\" alt=\"then-choose-Email-Accounts\" width=\"340\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/then-choose-Email-Accounts.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/then-choose-Email-Accounts-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/then-choose-Email-Accounts-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/then-choose-Email-Accounts-150x181.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the email account associated with the profile and click on<em><strong> &#8216;Repair.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart Outlook to check if the error persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 5: Create a New Outlook Profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If repairing the Outlook profile doesn\u2019t work, you can also create a fresh profile. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close Outlook if it&#8217;s running.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Control Panel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to<em><strong> &#8216;Mail&#8217; or &#8216;Mail (32-bit)&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>depending on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <em><strong>&#8216;Show Profiles&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> and then select <em><strong>&#8216;Add.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Show-Profiles-and-then-select-Add.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"340\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Show-Profiles-and-then-select-Add.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Show-Profiles-and-then-select-Add-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Show-Profiles-and-then-select-Add-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Show-Profiles-and-then-select-Add-150x180.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter a name for the new Outlook profile and <em><strong>click &#8216;OK.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the prompts to set up the new profile with the same email account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the new profile is created, restart Outlook and see if the error is resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the error is resolved, you can remove the older profile after importing its data into the new profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/outlook-not-implemented-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to fix Outlook Error \u201cNot Implemented\u201d?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 6: Repair Outlook<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repair Outlook is an in-built option to find and solve issues with Outlook. It tackles issues such as corrupted files, missing components, or damaged settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s <\/span><b>how to repair Outlook:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close Outlook and any other Microsoft Office applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Control Panel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to<em><strong> &#8216;Programs&#8217; &gt; &#8216;Programs and Features.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Programs-and-Features.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"600\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Programs-and-Features.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Programs-and-Features-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Programs-and-Features-150x76.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<em><strong> &#8216;Microsoft Office&#8217; and click on &#8216;Change.&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-on-Change.jpg\" alt=\"outlook Error- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"470\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-on-Change.jpg 309w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-on-Change-300x82.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/click-on-Change-150x41.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the option to repair Office and follow the on-screen instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the repair process is complete, restart your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Launch Outlook to see if you are still seeing the error message.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/import-repaired-pst-files-in-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Import Repaired PST files in Outlook?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 7: Repair the Outlook PST File<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the PST file that Outlook relies on becomes corrupted or damaged, it can lead to the disabling of PST usage. This can happen due to abrupt shutdowns, hardware failures, or software conflicts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/repair-pst-files-without-scanpst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>repair Outlook PST files<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-built <\/span><b>PST repair tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> called Scapst.exe which is installed when you install Outlook.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party <\/span><b>PST repair tool.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Here\u2019s how you can use the in-built PST repair tool:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close Outlook and open Scanpst.exe<em><strong> (located in drive:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\OFFICE12)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type the name of the file you want to check or browse to find it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24763 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/file-you-want-to-check-or-browse-to-find-it.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"363\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/file-you-want-to-check-or-browse-to-find-it.jpg 363w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/file-you-want-to-check-or-browse-to-find-it-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/file-you-want-to-check-or-browse-to-find-it-150x131.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the Start option<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If errors are found, you&#8217;ll be prompted to start the repair process<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backup will be made during the repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Repair to fix the errors<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Outlook with the profile that has the file you repaired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the menu and click on Folder List.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Look for a folder named Recovered Personal Folders or Lost and Found.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see Recovered Personal Folders, create a new .pst file and move items from Lost and Found into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>10: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve moved everything, remove the Recovered Personal Folders file from your profile and see if the file works now.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this doesn\u2019t work, you can use a reliable third-party tool like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/outlook-pst-recovery.php\"><b>Stellar Outlook PST Repair<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/guide-to-repair-pst-files-in-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Outlook PST repair tool<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can fix even severely corrupt PST files of any size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ensures that you are able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-deleted-outlook-emails-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>recover all items in your mailbox<\/strong><\/a>. This includes emails, attachments, tasks, calendars and notes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 8: Using Office Administrative Template<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office Administrative Template can be used to adjust group policies to resolve PST usage restrictions. This fixes the &#8216;Outlook data files usage is disabled on this computer&#8217; error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s slightly difficult to use and involves navigating through administrative settings. Use this method only after you have tried everything else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/download\/details.aspx?id=49030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Download and install the Office Administrative Template<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Policy Management Support and select the Group Policy Object (GPO) you want to customize<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on Default Domain Policy and choose Edit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Outlook, go to Outlook Options in Settings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the<em><strong> &#8216;Other&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> option, click on Auto-archive. Enable the option to disable data files, then exit the Archive settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your Outlook application and go to PST settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable the options that prevent users from adding new data to existing PST files or using exclusive PSTs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run <em><strong>&#8216;gpupdate\/force&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>command to apply the Group Policy changes immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Method 9: Use Registry Editor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modifying registry settings can also fix permission issues causing the &#8216;Outlook data files usage is disabled on this computer&#8217; error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method carries some risk if not done carefully. Incorrect changes to the registry can cause system instability. It&#8217;s advisable to proceed with caution or seek technical assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press<em><strong> &#8216;Windows + R&#8217;<\/strong> <\/em>to open the Run dialog box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<em><strong> &#8216;regedit&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24767 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/press-Enter-to-open-the-Registry-Editor.jpg\" alt=\"outlook error- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"395\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/press-Enter-to-open-the-Registry-Editor.jpg 395w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/press-Enter-to-open-the-Registry-Editor-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/press-Enter-to-open-the-Registry-Editor-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the following registry key:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Navigate-to-the-following-registry-key.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"452\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Navigate-to-the-following-registry-key.jpg 452w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Navigate-to-the-following-registry-key-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Navigate-to-the-following-registry-key-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Navigate-to-the-following-registry-key-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Office&lt;version&gt;\\Outlook\\PST<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the <em><strong>&#8216;PSTDisableGrow&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> value is set to<em><strong> &#8216;0&#8217; (zero)<\/strong><\/em>. If not, change it to <em><strong>0* by clicking on Modify<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PSTDisableGrow.jpg\" alt=\"outlook data files pst usage is disabled on this computer- Stellar Data Recovery India\" width=\"682\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PSTDisableGrow.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PSTDisableGrow-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PSTDisableGrow-150x48.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Ok and close the Registry Editor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restart Outlook to apply the changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>*When the value is set to &#8216;0,&#8217; PST growth is allowed, allowing it to expand to accommodate more data. When set to &#8216;1,&#8217; growth is disabled, potentially causing problems if the file is full.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope these methods help you fix the the <\/span><strong>Outlook <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>error<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/outlook-pst-file-not-found\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outlook PST File Not Found: 3 Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv5\">How to Recover Data Lost Due to &#8216;Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217; error?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If none of the above methods work, then there might have been some accidental deletion of essential system files, related to MS Outlook. Also, the error itself can escalate into data loss of your Outlook data. In both these cases, you have a fast and inexpensive solution in the form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stellar Data Recovery Software for Windows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can scan and preview your recoverable data, and recover up to 1 GB of data for free. Try it for free and recover your data with ease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: In case your data loss has been caused by a physical malfunction in your computer\u2019s storage media, you might need data recovery services to recover the data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/error-451-email-in-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Error 451 Email in Outlook?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h4>\n<pre><strong>1. Is Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer error a common issue?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is a common issue that is faced by many users. You don\u2019t need to worry as the issue can be easily fixed with the aforementioned methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-outlook-error-0x80040610-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Outlook Error 0x80040610 in Windows?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>2. How can I prevent the 'Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer' error?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><em><strong>To prevent the issue, you should:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your Outlook software up to date.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage the size of your mailbox. (Regularly archive or delete old emails and attachments)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable automatic PST file backups to ensure data safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor add-ins and disable unnecessary ones to prevent conflicts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><strong>3. Can Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer error cause data loss?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">error can cause data loss. It is because it prevents users from accessing their Outlook data stored in PST files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without access to emails, contacts, and more, there is a risk of losing valuable data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-emails-in-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Deleted Emails In Outlook?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>4. How can I avoid data loss caused by Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer error?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid data loss, use <\/span><b>Stellar Outlook PST Repair<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for fixing the &#8216;<\/span><b>Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer&#8217;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> error.\u00a0 This <\/span><b>Outlook PST <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repair software provides comprehensive solutions to address PST file issues. It also helps you recover your data for corrupt PST files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/outlook-pst-error-0x80040116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy &amp; Quick Ways to Fix Outlook PST Error 0X80040116<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<pre><strong>5. How can I contact experts to help me with the 'Outlook Data Files PST Usage is Disabled on This Computer' error?<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure <\/span><b>how to repair Outlook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your own? Reach out to Microsoft support via their community channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Majorly concerned about data loss? Consult professional data recovery service providers. Stellar Data Recovery, for example, helps not just fix the issue but also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-deleted-outlook-folders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recover any data you might have lost<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"1. 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