How does windows mail deal with deleted items
Windows Mail, which is a built-in email client in Windows Vista and Windows 7, handles deleted items in the following way:
- Deleted items are moved to the "Deleted Items" folder: When you delete an email message in Windows Mail, it is moved to the "Deleted Items" folder instead of being permanently deleted. This allows you to recover the message if needed.
- Items are stored in the "Deleted Items" folder for a limited time: Windows Mail stores deleted items in the "Deleted Items" folder for a limited time, which is set to 14 days by default. After this period, the items are permanently deleted.
- You can recover deleted items from the "Deleted Items" folder: You can recover deleted items from the "Deleted Items" folder by selecting the item(s) and clicking "Recover" or by right-clicking on the item(s) and selecting "Recover".
- Permanently deleting items: If you want to permanently delete an item, you can do so by selecting the item and clicking "Delete" or by right-clicking on the item and selecting "Delete". This will move the item to the "Deleted Items" folder and then permanently delete it after the 14-day period.
It's worth noting that Windows Mail also provides an option to "Empty the "Deleted Items" folder" which will permanently delete all items in the "Deleted Items" folder. This option is available in the "Tools" menu or by right-clicking on the "Deleted Items" folder and selecting "Empty".
It's also important to note that if you are using a POP3 account, deleted items are not stored on the server, they are only stored locally on your computer. If you are using an IMAP account, deleted items are stored on the server and can be recovered from there.