How to restore permanently deleted emails on Hotmail

Step 1: Check the Trash Folder

The first place to check for deleted emails is the Trash folder. Hotmail retains deleted emails in this folder for up to 30 days. If you delete an email, it goes to the Trash folder before being permanently deleted. You can easily recover such emails as they are not yet permanently deleted.

To check your Trash folder, open Outlook and click on the Trash folder located on the left-hand side of the screen. If your deleted emails are present there, right-click on them and select “Move to” and then select the folder you want to move them to.

Step 2: Check the Deleted Folder

If you have already checked the Trash folder and the emails are not there, you should check the Deleted folder. Normally, the Deleted folder stores emails that have been permanently deleted from the Trash folder.

To the Deleted folder, click on the Deleted folder on the left-hand side of the screen. If your emails are present there, right-click on them and select “Move to” and then select the folder you want to move them to.

Step 3: Recover Permanently Deleted Emails

If you have already checked the Trash and Deleted folders, and your emails are nowhere to be found, you can still recover them. When emails are permanently deleted, they go to a hidden folder called Recoverable Items. This folder stores all permanently deleted emails, and it is usually accessible only to Hotmail administrators. But you can recover your deleted emails by requesting Hotmail to restore your block-an-email-from-a-sender-in-hotmail” title=”How to block an email from a sender in Hotmail”>account” title=”How to create a Hotmail account”>account.

To request a restoration of your Hotmail account, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Outlook.com support page.

2. Select ‘Restore deleted emails or items in Outlook.com’

3. Fill in the Request Form with your account details.

4. Select the date range of the emails you want to recover

5. Click on Submit

Hotmail will review your request and get back to you via the email address you provided. The review process may take a few days as Hotmail needs to verify that the emails you are requesting recovery for were actually present in your account.

However, it is important to note that not all deleted emails can be recovered. Emails that are permanently deleted more than 30 days ago may be difficult to recover. Additionally, if you have emptied your Trash and Deleted folders, Hotmail may not be able to restore your emails.

Conclusion

Deleted emails can be a source of immense stress, especially if you need them for an important task or project. However, with Hotmail, you can relax knowing that most deleted emails can be recovered. The key is to act quickly and check the Trash and Deleted folders before seeking help with account restoration. Remember, prevention is better than cure, so it is always a good idea to carefully review your emails before deleting them.