The best way to Restore Deleted Products in Outlook the simplest way

Restoring deleted products (or emails, contacts, calendar items, etc.) in Outlook is a simple process if you follow the correct steps. Here’s a quick guide on the best way to restore deleted items in Outlook:

1. Check the Deleted Items Folder

• Why: When you delete items in Outlook, they usually go to the Deleted Items folder first before being permanently deleted.
• How:
  1. Open Outlook.
  2. In the left pane, navigate to the Deleted Items folder.
  3. Look for the deleted product or email.
  4. If found, right-click on the item and select Move > Other Folder to restore it to its original location or choose another folder.

2. Use the “Recover Deleted Items” Option (For Items in Deleted Items Folder)

• Why: If you emptied the Deleted Items folder or deleted the product some time ago, you may still be able to recover it from the Recoverable Items folder.
• How:
  1. In Outlook, click on the Folder tab.
  2. Select Recover Deleted Items from the ribbon.
  3. A new window will open with a list of items that can still be recovered.
  4. Select the deleted product or email and click Restore Selected Items.
  5. The recovered item will return to the Deleted Items folder, where you can move it to another folder as needed.

3. Check Your Archive Folder

• Why: If your deleted product or email was archived instead of deleted, it may be in your Archive folder.
• How:
  1. Go to the File tab and choose Open & Export.
  2. Click Open Outlook Data File and browse to the location of your archived file (usually a .pst file).
  3. Check the Archive folder for the deleted item and restore it if found.

4. Use Outlook Web App (For Exchange, Office 365 Users)

• Why: If you’re using an Exchange or Office 365 account, you can recover deleted products through the Outlook Web App.
• How:
  1. Log in to your Outlook Web App (via outlook.com or your organization’s webmail portal).
  2. Navigate to the Deleted Items folder.
  3. Scroll down and click Recover items deleted from this folder at the bottom.
  4. A list of recoverable items will appear. Select the product or email you want to restore, then click Restore.

5. Restore from a Backup (If You Have One)

• Why: If you regularly back up your Outlook data files (PST), you may be able to restore deleted products from a backup.
• How:
  1. Close Outlook.
  2. Locate your backup PST file.
  3. Open Outlook, go to the File tab, and select Open & Export > Open Outlook Data File.
  4. Browse to the backup PST file and open it.
  5. You can now copy and paste the deleted items (if found) back to your original Outlook folders.

6. Check for Auto-Archive or Rules (For Specific Cases)

• Why: If you have auto-archiving or custom rules set up in Outlook, the deleted product may have been moved automatically to another folder.
• How:
  1. Check the Archive folder or other folders based on the rule settings.
  2. Go to File > Manage Rules & Alerts to review any rules that may have moved your products to another folder.

7. Use Data Recovery Tools (For Severe Cases)

• Why: In some rare cases where the item is deleted and no longer exists in Outlook’s deleted folders or backups, data recovery tools can scan your drive for remnants of deleted files.
• How:
  • You can use tools like EaseUS Data Recovery or Recuva to attempt file recovery from your local disk or backup drives.

Conclusion

The simplest and most effective way to restore deleted products in Outlook is by checking the Deleted Items folder or using the Recover Deleted Items feature. If that doesn’t work, exploring the Archive folder or using the Outlook Web App (for Exchange/Office 365 users) should help. If none of these methods work, recovery from a backup or third-party tools may be required. Always make sure to back up your Outlook data regularly to avoid data loss in the future.