Looking for the solution of fix error Restoring deleted inbox data from PST file Outlook PST file is primarily used to store messages, appointments, calendars, and more within Microsoft Outlook email client. Accidental deletion of email items is quite a common issue with many Outlook users. If you look at any storage facility you will find any accompanying failsafe mechanism for deleted items (such as recycle bin for MS window OS).

But what about the permanently deleted files? Well, Outlook permanently deleted files are not erased from your system entirely until overwritten (due to low disk space). The storage location of these deleted files is marked as unavailable space; hence recovery is possible, Similarly, Outlook has a deleted item folder in all available versions.  In the event of soft deletion of emails, look in the deleted items folder for recovery. But due to the Outlook retention period policy, these emails are automatically deleted from the deleted items folder periodically. The retention period is 14 days by default but can also be altered easily. 

Reasons Behind Restoring Deleted Inbox Data from PST File 

• Accidental or intentional deletion (emails deleted using Shift + Del Keys).
• Emptying of deleted items folder by mistake. 
• Set retention period for deleted items is over. 
• User has selected Outlook Advanced option “Empty Deleted Items folder when exiting Outlook” 

Method #1:  Recover from Deleted Items Folder 

You can restore deleted inbox data from the PST file that is still presented in the items folder. 

• Launch MS Outlook and click on the Deleted Items folder. 
• Select the mails that you would like to move and finally select the folder in which you would like to move that. 
• If you have deleted some emails from this Deleted items folder then also it is possible to recover the emails. Click on the Recover items recently removed from this folder link. 
•  Now, select the mail that you would like to recover and press ok. 

Now check your deleted item folder. These items will be restored back to this folder. You can relocate the items to the desired location. Similarly, you can also try recovering contacts, calendars, tasks, etc. Front the recoverable item folder of Outlook. 

Method #2: Use Backup and Restore

You can quickly restore these permanently deleted Outlook items if the backup is available.

• Go to the Control Panel and search for backup then click on Restore my files. 
• Then, click browser for files or browse for a folder to select a previously created backup. 
• Next, select a place to save your files.
• The above manual solution can help you only if the file items are not deleted permanently, the retention period is not over and the backup is available for restore. Otherwise, these solutions are in vain and an alternative is required to be found. 

Method #3: By Using Automated Software 

After trying every method, you’re still facing this error. We bring you expert-recommended, SysTools Outlook Recovery software. The most effective method to restore deleted inbox data from PST files is even permanently deleted. This automated tool is multitasking you can recover corrupt Outlook PST files and can restore all lost emails, contacts, calendars, Tasks, Journals, etc. Furthermore, this tool enables you to preview the deleted items in red color. 

Let’s Wrap Up

In this technical write-up, we have discussed a solution to fix the error Restoring Deleted inbox data from  PST file. we discussed the manual and automated procedures, manual procedure contains some drawbacks which can create some errors in restoring procedure. But the automated method overcomes all the drawbacks of manual procedure. So, we recommend you go with the automated procedure.

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