How to recover deleted mails in outlook 2010
The frustration of deleted emails! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover deleted emails in Outlook 2010. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using the "Recover Deleted Items" feature
- Open Outlook 2010 and go to the "Deleted Items" folder.
- Click on the "Recover Deleted Items" button in the "Home" tab.
- Select the emails you want to recover and click "OK".
- The emails will be moved back to the "Inbox" or the folder where they were originally located.
Method 2: Using the "PST File"
- Close Outlook 2010.
- Go to the location where your Outlook data file (PST) is stored. The default location is:
- Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<Your Name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook
- Windows 7/8/10:
C:\Users\<Your Name>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook
- Windows XP:
- Look for the PST file with the name
Outlook.pst
orOutlook.ost
(if you're using an offline storage file). - Right-click on the PST file and select "Open with" > "Microsoft Outlook".
- In Outlook, go to the "Deleted Items" folder and look for the emails you want to recover.
- Select the emails and click "Move" > "Inbox" or the folder where you want to move them.
Method 3: Using a third-party email recovery software
- Download and install a reliable email recovery software, such as EaseUS Email Recovery or Kernel for Outlook PST Repair.
- Follow the software's instructions to scan your PST file for deleted emails.
- Select the emails you want to recover and save them to a new PST file or your email account.
Important notes:
- The "Recover Deleted Items" feature only works if the emails were deleted within the last 14 days.
- If you've emptied the "Deleted Items" folder, you may not be able to recover the emails.
- Using a third-party email recovery software may require technical expertise and may not always be successful.
- Always back up your Outlook data file regularly to prevent data loss.
I hope these methods help you recover your deleted emails in Outlook 2010!