Restore email outlook 2018

To restore an email account in Outlook 2018, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Restore from a backup

1. Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Restore from an Outlook backup file".
3. Follow the prompts to locate the backup file and restore your email account.

Method 2: Use the Outlook Data File (.pst) repair tool

1. Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
3. Select "Export to a file" and choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option.
4. Follow the prompts to export your email account to a.pst file.
5. Then, use the Inbox Repair Tool (scanpst.exe) to repair any errors in the.pst file.
6. Once the repair is complete, you can try to import the.pst file back into Outlook.

Method 3: Use the Windows Backup and Restore feature

1. Go to the "Control Panel" and click on "System and Security".
2. Click on "Backup and Restore (Windows Backup)".
3. Click on "Restore my files" and follow the prompts to restore your email account.

Method 4: Manually restore individual folders

1. Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Open & Export" and then select "Import/Export".
3. Select "Import from another program or file" and choose the "Outlook Data File (.pst)" option.
4. Follow the prompts to import individual folders, such as the Inbox, Sent Items, or Contacts.

Additional tips

• Make sure you have a backup of your email account before attempting to restore it.
• If you're unable to restore your email account, you may need to contact your email provider or IT department for assistance.
• If you're using a Microsoft Exchange account, you may need to contact your Exchange administrator for assistance with restoring your account.

I hope these steps help you restore your email account in Outlook 2018!