How to merge deleted folders windows mail

The frustration of deleted folders in Windows Mail!

Merging deleted folders in Windows Mail can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. Here are the steps to help you recover and merge deleted folders:

Method 1: Using the Windows Mail "Recover Deleted Items" feature

  1. Open Windows Mail.
  2. Click on the "File" menu and select "Recover Deleted Items" (or press Ctrl + Shift + E).
  3. In the "Recover Deleted Items" window, select the deleted folder you want to recover and click "Recover".
  4. The folder will be restored to its original location.
  5. If you want to merge the recovered folder with an existing folder, right-click on the recovered folder and select "Move" > "Move to" > select the folder you want to merge with.

Method 2: Using the Windows Explorer

  1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the "Local Folders" or "Local Storage" folder (depending on your Windows version).
  2. Look for the deleted folder's folder structure (e.g., "Deleted Items" > "Folder Name").
  3. Right-click on the deleted folder and select "Copy" (or press Ctrl + C).
  4. Navigate to the folder where you want to merge the deleted folder (e.g., "Inbox" or "Drafts").
  5. Right-click inside the folder and select "Paste" (or press Ctrl + V).
  6. The deleted folder's contents will be merged with the existing folder.

Method 3: Using a third-party email recovery software

  1. Download and install a reliable email recovery software, such as EaseUS Email Recovery or Kernel for Windows Mail.
  2. Follow the software's instructions to scan your Windows Mail database for deleted folders.
  3. Select the deleted folder you want to recover and merge with an existing folder.
  4. The software will recover the folder and merge its contents with the selected folder.

Remember to always backup your email data regularly to prevent data loss in the future.

I hope these methods help you merge your deleted folders in Windows Mail!