How to find deleted outlook mail
The frustration of deleted emails! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover them. Here are the steps to find deleted Outlook emails:
Method 1: Check the "Deleted Items" folder
- Open Outlook and navigate to the "Deleted Items" folder. You can do this by clicking on the "Folder" tab in the ribbon and selecting "Deleted Items" from the list.
- Check if the deleted email is still present in this folder. If it is, you can restore it by right-clicking on the email and selecting "Move to" > "Inbox" or any other folder you prefer.
Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Items" feature
- Go to the "File" tab in the ribbon and click on "Info" > "Manage Accounts" > "Account Settings".
- Click on the "Data Files" tab and select the Outlook data file (.pst) associated with your account.
- Click on the "Recover Deleted Items" button.
- Outlook will search for deleted items and display them in a new window. You can then select the email you want to recover and click "OK" to restore it.
Method 3: Use a third-party email recovery software
- Download and install a third-party email recovery software, such as EaseUS Email Recovery or Kernel for Outlook PST Repair.
- Follow the software's instructions to scan your Outlook data file for deleted emails.
- The software will recover the deleted emails and allow you to save them to a new location.
Additional tips
- If you're using Outlook 2010 or later, you can also use the "Recover Deleted Items" feature from the "Home" tab in the ribbon.
- If you've emptied the "Deleted Items" folder, you may not be able to recover the email using the above methods.
- Regularly backing up your Outlook data file can help prevent data loss in case you accidentally delete an email.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted Outlook emails!