Attempting to validate BBT refcounts Outlook Error

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Whenever there is corruption in Outlook PST files, various error messages pop up. These errors might prove fatal to Outlook email files so, we must not take them lightly. No one would like to lose important email stuff and other items stored in PST file.

All the email messages, contacts, notes, calendars, tasks, journals, appointments, drafts, deleted items get stored in PST file. The size of PST file grows exponentially, as number of email and other items increases. Sometimes, file size limitation of 2GB cause numerous errors and shows abrasive errors. This could be one reason for damage and corruption in the pst file. But with advancement in technology, even this file size constraint is no longer into existence. In MS Outlook XP, 2003, 2007 and above versions, file size limit is extended to 20GB.

PST file may also get corrupt due to virus contamination, unexpected system shutdown, software failure, broken PST file, header corruptions etc. Most common error is: ‘Attempting to validate BBT refcounts’. This particular error can give anyone irk. The root cause for the error could be large size of PST file, corruption in PST, or Outlook is unable to find BBT entry.

One can use Inbox Repair tool, which is inbuilt setup comes with MS Outlook application. If lucky, problem may get sort out. If unable to fix error, then one can try manual methods for handling the error before going for any Outlook Recovery software

  • Delete heavy sized mails for reducing the file size
  • Empty ‘Deleted Items’ folder
  • Reinstall Outlook for resolving BBT errors
  • Still not successful in eradicating ‘Attempting to validate BBT refcounts’ Outlook error, then considering one competent Outlook Repair PST tool will be beneficial. Kernel for Outlook is a leading Outlook recovery tool that easily recovers and restores emails and other items from damaged PST file. The software is equipped with attractive, easy to use, simple graphical interface, which is self expressive.

    Outlook PST files created with Microsoft Outlook 97, 2000, 2002(XP), 2003, and 2007 are easily repaired with Kernel for Repair PST software.

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