How to Get Back Emails Disappeared from Inbox?

You might have noticed that some of your emails are missing from Outlook Inbox. It happens due to a number of reasons, such as Outlook upgradation, changing the platform from POP/IMAP to Exchange, PST file corruption, emails deletion, etc.

Case 1: Outlook Upgradation and Migration from POP/IMAP to Exchange

The first step is to export old mail history. To do that, follow the steps mentioned below-

  • Go to Outlook and select File Tab
  • From context menu, select Open and Export
  • Next, click on Import/Export button and choose Export to a file
  • Then, you need to select Outlook Data File (.pst) and select the mail account
  • select Include subfolders checkbox and then press Next button followed by Browse
  • Select location and give name to file
  • Finally, click on Finish button

Once you finish exporting email history, create a new Outlook profile and import all your emails to newly created Outlook profile. To create an Outlook Profile, do as follows-

  • Open Control Panel and click on Mail icon
  • Select Show Profiles and then Add button
  • Make use of Outlook wizard to automatically configure the account

Now, to import old email history, open your Outlook. Then, use below guide-

  • Open Outlook and select File tab followed by Open and Export
  • Next, Import/Export - Import from another program or file - Outlook Data File (.pst)
  • Press Next and after that click on Browse button to select exported PST file
  • Hit Open button and then Finish

After importing, it synchronizes all your emails with the inbox. Once the process gets completed, you will be able to see all the missing emails in your mailbox. Still didn’t get your emails, check filters.


Case 2: Emails Deletion or PST File Corruption

If emails are disappeared due to accidental deletion or PST file corruption, then make use of Remo Repair Outlook. It helps to recover emails from Outlook data file that are disappeared. Few mouse clicks and all your emails will be back.