How to Recover Deleted Emails from Hotmail
Unfortunately, Hotmail doesn't have a built-in feature to recover deleted emails. However, you can try checking your "Junk" and "Spam" folders, as sometimes emails are mistakenly sent there. If that doesn't work, you can try contacting Hotmail's customer support for assistance. They might be able to help you recover the emails. You can also try using a third-party email recovery tool, but be cautious as these tools may not work and could potentially compromise your account security. Please note that Hotmail's terms of service might not allow them to recover deleted emails, so it's essential to be aware of that before reaching out to them.
| Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Method 1. Restore Deleted Emails | Open the Outlook > Sign in to the Hotmail > Right-click Deleted Items...Full steps |
| Method 2. Use File Recovery Software | Download the software > Select Recover > Select Outlook.PST file...Full steps |
Overview of Hotmail Email Recovery
Hotmail (Outlook.com) is a webmail service that allows users to access their emails from anywhere in the world through a web browser or via the Outlook app. However, sometimes emails may be lost due to accidental deletion or other reasons, and users may want to recover these deleted emails, especially if they contain important messages.
You can easily recover deleted emails from Hotmail by following this tutorial. Not only can you learn how to recover emails from the Deleted Items folder, but you can also use email recovery software to retrieve permanently deleted emails.
How to Restore Deleted Emails in Hotmail from Deleted Items
When you delete an email in Hotmail, it doesn't get permanently deleted right away, but instead goes to the "Deleted" folder, where you can easily recover it.
1. Open the Outlook, Sign in to the Hotmail email address.
2. On the left side of the screen, right-click "Deleted Items" and select "Recover Deleted Items".
3. Select the emails you wish to recover, which will be displayed in a list if they were deleted within the last 14 - 30 days.
- If you don't see any emails here, your deleted emails are permanently removed.
- If you have a large number of deleted emails, you can use the search bar at the top of the page to quickly find specific emails you're looking for. This can help you locate important emails that you may have accidentally deleted.
4. To recover deleted emails in Hotmail, click "Recover" and then "OK" after selecting the deleted emails you want to restore. This will return the emails to your inbox.
How to Restore Permanently Deleted Emails in Hotmail
If you can't find lost emails in the Trash or Deleted Items folder, they may have been permanently deleted. You can recover deleted Hotmail emails if you've added the account to Outlook and have the Outlook app installed on your computer, by restoring from the local .pst or .ost file.
Qiling Email Recovery Wizard allows you to recover deleted or lost emails, files, contacts, appointments, and notes, and also repairs damaged or corrupted Outlook .pst files.
To recover deleted emails from Hotmail, download Qiling Email Recovery software, which comes with both video and text guides to help you through the process.
1. Run Deep Data Recovery. Choose file types and click "Next" to start the recovery process.
2. Select the drive or a specific folder you want to scan, then click the "Scan" button to initiate the process.
3. Select the Outlook.PST file by clicking "Select source file" or searching for it using the "Search PST file" button.
If you're not getting the desired result, select Intensive Scan, which will provide a more thorough analysis of your document. This option is ideal for complex documents or those containing multiple pages.
4. You can recover your lost Hotmail emails by using the Hotmail recovery tool, which can be accessed through the Outlook.com website.
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