Microsoft Outlook – Deleted Items – Are they really deleted?

Have you ever wondered or asked that question –

I just deleted and emptied my “deleted Items” folder, are my emails really gone forever?

The answer to this question is NO! Of course with that resounding “NO”, there a few specifications that needs to be applicable to actually make that statement true!

The following apply to this tips and tricks post, check for the following –
• You are using Microsoft Outlook client/application to send/receive your emails from
• Your “profile” in Microsoft Outlook is configured to deliver your mail to mailbox located on the server (If configured to be delivered to your personal folders this does not apply)
• Your email account (Mailbox – First name, Last name) is physically located on a Microsoft Email Exchange Server – most companies utilize this!
• The Exchange server administrator usually sets up a retention time to permanently delete the deleted items folder on the exchange server (usually 2-4 weeks), after this time elapses, they are really gone!

NOTE (Or is this a disclaimer, lol?) – This is intended for information purposes and I like to always point out that even though you “delete” your emails from both – deleted items folder and recover deleted items folder – your company can still recover your mailbox and emails from the backup server tapes in exchange server land! Or at least that is if you have a good IT administrator who is backing up your corporate exchanger server :)

For ADVANCED USERS only, check out this link located at Microsoft - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA011165281033.aspx

HOW TO RECOVER DELETED ITEMS

1-In MS Outlook, navigate to your ‘deleted items’ folder, once it is highlighted go to – Tools --> Recover deleted Items

2-Once clicked on, the below box appears with the following options –

Computer Tips #1

Good afternoon! This posting has the following instructions on how to:

• How to change default email settings and other misc. settings with internet explorer
• How to change default email settings in Outlook Express
• How to change application programs associations

How to change default email settings and other misc. settings with internet explorer

1. Login into “internet explorer” – go to – tools -->options on the taskbar



2. Go to the “programs” tab – choose your options to your liking!

How to change default email settings in Outlook Express

1. Open Outlook Express. Go to "Tools" on the main navigational menu and click "Options."



2. Select the "General" tab on the Options dialog box. Go down to the bottom of the General options tab to the "Default Messaging Programs" section.


3. There are two options available. The top text should read, "This application is NOT the default Mail handler." UN-CLICK the "Make Default" button located next to the text.
4. Select the "OK" button on the main Options dialog box and close it.

How to change application programs associations

1. Go to – start --> control panel. Once in control panel go to “folder options” double click on it.

2. Go to “file types” – look for the extension you want to change the association of, highlight it and then choose “change”.



3. Then choose from the list of programs available on the program list. Once chosen, click “ok”. You are done!

Welcome to Jen's IT Tips & Tricks!

Although the origination of this blog was started due to a class assignment and was very hesitant to start a blog, I thought to myself, what a great way to share and transfer knowledge! I'm always to wanting to share and helpful "tips and tricks" that I find in the IT realm and pass it along to my friends and family! And would love any feedback or postings of any IT goodies that may have been found by you, my friends and family!

So enjoy, happy reading and here's to healthy computing!!

Jen ;)