Outlook Express Deleted all messages, not just those in "deleted files"

Discussion in 'Software' started by NAS, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. NAS

    NAS Private E-2

    I have a Dell dimension 5100, running XP Pro SP2 and Outlook Express 6.
    Over 1300 messages had accumulated in my "Deleted files" folder. When I
    right clicked on the folder title, it asked if I wanted to delete all files in that folder. I clicked "yes" but to my dismay, EVERY MESSAGE was deleted, including everything in my inbox.

    How can I get the desired files back again? I need them for business.

    Help!!
     
  2. ItsWendy

    ItsWendy MajorGeek

    At the risk of asking a stupid question, have you tried using the restore function on the Recycle Bin, or did they not go there?
     
  3. NAS

    NAS Private E-2

    Thanks for asking bec. I didn't think of that. I just checked, and they didn't go there. It was a good idea, though.
     
  4. BCGray

    BCGray Guest

    Go to system restore and restore to a point prior to your deletion and they should all reappear. Hope that helps
     
  5. you can pay for a progam, i advise to do so immediently and not do anything on that computer till then because it may overwrite them.
    http://www.pctools.com/file-recover/
    try it for free and if it finds them, you can buy it and get your files back.
    -aAron
     
  6. NAS

    NAS Private E-2

    Thanks, BCGray and neighboraaron! Both those options are promising, and I am certain the files will be recovered. What a relief! Thanks to all who responded, and to those who read this and thought about a possible solution for me but was already recommended by someone else.
     

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