How to recover lost emails in windows live mail

The frustration of losing important emails! Don't worry, I'm here to help you recover lost emails in Windows Live Mail. Here are some steps to try:

Method 1: Check the "Deleted Items" folder

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "Deleted Items" folder in the left-hand menu.
  3. Check if your lost emails are still present in this folder. If they are, you can restore them by dragging and dropping them back to the "Inbox" or another folder.

Method 2: Use the "Recover Deleted Items" feature

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on "File" > "Options" > "Other".
  3. Under "Advanced", click on "Recover deleted items".
  4. Select the date range for which you want to recover emails.
  5. Click "Recover" to search for deleted emails.
  6. If your lost emails are found, you can restore them by clicking "Restore" next to each email.

Method 3: Check the "Junk Email" folder

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on the "Junk Email" folder in the left-hand menu.
  3. Check if your lost emails have been mistakenly marked as spam and moved to this folder. If they are, you can restore them by dragging and dropping them back to the "Inbox" or another folder.

Method 4: Use a third-party email recovery software

  1. Download and install a reputable email recovery software, such as EaseUS Email Recovery or Kernel for Windows Live Mail.
  2. Follow the software's instructions to scan your Windows Live Mail database for lost emails.
  3. If the software finds your lost emails, you can recover them and import them back into Windows Live Mail.

Method 5: Check your email account's web interface

  1. Log in to your email account's web interface (e.g., outlook.com, hotmail.com, etc.).
  2. Check your "Trash" or "Deleted Items" folder to see if your lost emails are still present.
  3. If they are, you can restore them by clicking "Restore" or "Undelete" next to each email.

Remember to always back up your Windows Live Mail data regularly to prevent data loss in the future.