The only way you can perform a safe backup and restore process is by exporting your existing data as a .pst file. To restore your emails, the key is to extract the data again from the same .pst file.
How to Backup Outlook Emails?
One way to backup your Outlook emails is to export them as .pst files and save them locally on your computer. Along with your emails, your attachments will also be saved in the .pst files. Here’s how you can backup using this way: If you’re using Outlook 2010 or 2007, there are slight differences in some settings while backing up your emails. While using Outlook 2010, you’ll need to click on the File tab and then go to Options. Then, click on Advanced > Export. From there, you can follow the steps above to export your file. If you’re using Outlook 2007, you’ll need to go to File and then click on Import and Export. The rest of the steps are similar to the above. For more security, you can save the .pst file to any hard drive or any secure cloud-based storage space.
How to Restore Outlook Emails?
Restoring emails on Outlook is to import the same .pst files you exported as backup on your PC. All you need to do is follow these steps: If you select the first option, it will save your data and saved folder structure to the folder you had opened prior to using the import feature. If you want to restore your data to a different account or device, click on the option that says Import items into the same folder in. Then, select a new account.
How to Restore Deleted Emails in Outlook?
In case you accidentally delete some emails from your Outlook, you can still retrieve them. But, it’s worth noting that Outlook only temporarily saves deleted items/folders for 30 days. After that, they’re permanently deleted. If you’re fairly within the time range, one easy way to restore deleted folder is through the settings.
