Cannot Add PST File to Outlook 2010. An Unknown error occurred, error code 0x80070002

Computer is running Windows 7 64 Enterprise with Office 2010. 
There was a PST file that was connected to the computer until we had a network outage yesterday. I deleted the entry for the PST file and went to add the PST file back and received the following message when I clicked the "add file" button.
An Unknown error occurred, error code 0x80070002
I have ran the Office repair, and recreated the users profile on the computer. 
The users PST file connects to other computers without an issue. I would like to have to avoid having the wipe the computer and do a clean install. 
Please let me know if you need more details. 

The users PST file connects to other computers without an issue.
Are you saying the same PST can be used on other computers without an issue? At what exact point do you get this error? In which dialog and which exact button click?
Please try to create a new profile and let it build a new pst file. Later, you can redirect it to your existing PST file and see if it works.
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