How to recover a Microsoft outlook 2016 dbx file?

Microsoft outlook 2016 is a very popular email client of our time. Its features supersede the features of the older Microsoft outlook versions by a far margin. Some of the features that make it better include a link to the cloud, more advanced vector graphics, as well as an internalized email address among others.

What is a dbx file?

A dbx file refers to a folder created by Microsoft Outlook 2016. Each set of data or files contained in this folder has the .dbx extension, which distinguishes it from other file extensions. However, sometimes this extension may go missing. In this case, Outlook will recreate the extension.  Remember, if the file is corrupted and you still force it to open, you may cause your Outlook account to malfunction.

Causes of corruption of a dbx file

Before we can advance to recovering a dbx file, we should mention a few things that could lead to its corruption. First of all, the corruption may arise due to a virus from malware. To prevent this, download a certified antivirus or upgrade your existing antivirus program. Ensure that it is up to date. Secondly, corruption could arise when you invoke the close program command. Note that Microsoft outlook requires you to log out before closing the program or else you stand a risk of corrupting your files accidentally. Last but not least, long large sized files will definitely affect the speed of your outlook account and its performance. Try to keep shorter mails to foster higher speed and performance.

How to recover a dbx file

The recovery process is not as complicated as you may have thought. It mainly revolves around recovering the damaged dbx file, backing it up, and transferring all the relevant data into a new folder. Recovering a Microsoft outlook dbx file requires you to use a dbx repair tool. This tool will not only repair your damaged file, but also restore it.

If you are not able to do this by yourself, use the Microsoft Outlook Support to get in touch with Microsoft support. They will provide the essential steps required to recover your dbx files and much more. Keep in mind that the Microsoft outlook 2016 customer support number (1-888-964-8356) and outlook support phone number change with your location. There are not fixed to one support centre since there are many outlook support phone number centres distributed all over the globe.