How to Recover Deleted Outlook Profile or Account?

An Outlook profile is a vital component of Microsoft's email client. It stores essential information such as email accounts, data, files, settings, and more. A well-maintained and optimized Outlook profile ensures seamless communication and productivity.

This article provides comprehensive methods to recover your Outlook profile. This ensures that you regain access to your Outlook data (OST and PST Files) easily.

Table of Contents:

• How To Recover Outlook Profile?
• Recover Outlook PST Files
• Recover Outlook OST Files
• Conclusion
• Frequently Asked Questions

How To Recover Outlook Profile? (Deleted, Lost, or Corrupt)

Recovering an Outlook profile involves several strategies. Depending on the nature of the issue, different methods can be applied. From manually importing data files to using third-party tools, these solutions address various scenarios. Whether you’re dealing with PST or OST files, understanding the appropriate recovery method is essential for effective restoration.

How to Restore Outlook Account Manually (.pst)?

Recovering Outlook PST files can help you retrieve emails, contacts, and calendar entries if your data has been lost or corrupted. Solutions include importing PST files or creating backups of PST files. Tools like Remo Repair Outlook can also be used to repair corrupted PST files. Additionally, you can contact Microsoft Support for further assistance. If you use Outlook.com or Outlook 365, you might be able to restore your profile by signing into your account with your login credentials. All of these solutions will help you restore the Outlook profile, mainly focusing on PST files.

Method 1: Import PST Data File

All of your Outlook data is usually stored in a data file called PST. So, even when you delete an Outlook profile, you should be able to get back your Outlook data by finding the PST file.

Your Outlook account cannot be deleted or removed without affecting the PST file. All of your email items are automatically saved in a PST data file when Outlook is configured with a POP account. Your local drive houses this PST data file. Only if you manually remove this file or if it becomes corrupted or damaged will you lose your mailbox data.

You can find the PST file in the following locations depending on your Outlook version.

All of your Outlook data is usually stored in a data file called PST. So, even when you delete an Outlook profile, you should be able to get back your Outlook data by finding the PST file.

For Outlook 2013, Outlook 2016, Outlook 2019, and Outlook 2021

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

For Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010

C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

Once you have found the PST file, import it to Outlook to get back access to your data. To import the Outlook PST file follow the below mentioned methods:

• Open Outlook and go to File.



• Click on Open & Export and then click on Open Outlook Data File.



• Browse to the location specified above, then select the file to open it in Outlook.

This way, you will have your Outlook profile restored and you will regain access to your Outlook account along with its attributes. If this method fails due to PST file issues, you should consider repairing the Outlook data file.

Unable to find PST file? PST file not showing data even after importing? This can happen when you have a corrupt Outlook profile in other words your PST file is damaged or corrupted. In this scenario, it is recommended to repair your PST file using Remo PST repair software.

Method 2: Recover Outlook profile using Remo Repair Outlook

Damaged or corrupted PST file? Remo Repair Outlook PST automatically scans and repairs PST files, restoring your Outlook profile—including emails, contacts, calendars, journals, tasks, and more—in just three clicks.

Supports Outlook 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and 2000 on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista, and Server 2003/2008. Download free, scan, preview, and recover effortlessly!

To recover outlook profile automatically using Remo, you need to download and install Remo Repair PST on your Computer and follow the below mentioned steps:

Step 1: Find your PST file

Launch the utility and from the main screen, select ‘Find PST file‘ for the software to find the PST file automatically.

Step 2: Choose between the Scan Modes

Normal Scan: When the level of PST corruption is low, a normal scan is useful because it ensures quick PST repair.

Smart Scan: It can help you in recovering emails, contacts, notes, and other Outlook data items from a severely damaged PST file. You can also select this option if the standard scan fails to repair the PST file.

Step 3: Choose the location

After the scan is complete select a destination location and save the repaired PST file. This file can then be imported back to Outlook and you can restore your Outlook account with all attributes intact.

Step 4: Import the Repair PST file to Outlook

Launch Outlook, select File > Open > Open Outlook Data File. This will help you launch Outlook with a healthy PST. Make sure you open the Outlook data file that you repaired using the Remo Repair PST tool. Here’s how you can do it:

• Open Outlook, click on File > Open & Export, and then click on the Import/Export option.



• Choose Import from another program or file option and click the Next button.



• Choose the Outlook data file (.pst) option and click Next.



• Now click on Browse and add the use the PST file that you repaired by using the Remo Repair PST tool. Choose the duplicates option according to your need and click on Next.

The next section talks about solutions that can help Microsoft Outlook 365 and Outlook.com account users.

Method 3: Sign into your Account (Microsoft Outlook 365 and Outlook.com)

When you delete an Outlook account, Microsoft's server does not immediately delete it. Microsoft stores your account information on its servers for 60 days before totally erasing it. Within 60 days of deletion, you can easily retrieve it by logging into your account.

Method 4: Try Contact Microsoft Private Support

If you try signing in and get a notification that your email account isn’t available, it means it has been deleted for more than 60 days. In such a situation, one of the best things to do is to contact Microsoft Private Support. Although far-fetched, there’s a possibility that your account may still be on their server.

• You can log into Microsoft Account from the Microsoft Support Center.
• Choose Outlook from the list of products on the Microsoft support page.
• Click the Get Support link at the bottom of the page as you scroll down.
• Click the Get Help button after providing your reason for contacting assistance in the box provided. You'll receive a list of self-help books and articles.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Contact Support option.
• From the Products and Services menu, choose Other Products.
• Choose Outlook from the Category options at this point and click on the Confirm button.
• Choose your preferred method from calling live-chatting with a support professional.
• Inform the Microsoft support representative that you want to recover your deleted account when you speak with them. Respond to their questions. The customer service representative will inform you if there is a possibility to restore your account.

The next section talks about restore OST file.

How to Manually Restore Outlook Profile for .ost Users?

You can use several methods to recovering an Outlook profile, particularly an OST (Offline Storage Table) file. For IMAP accounts using OST files, you can recreate the OST file by deleting the old one and allowing Outlook to generate a new file upon restart. Alternatively, you can convert the OST file to a PST file and import it into your Outlook profile. This approach helps in recovering data from a corrupt or inaccessible OST file, ensuring you have a fresh and functional profile.

Method 1: Restoring Outlook Profile by Deleting and Recreating the OST File

Recreating an OST file is a practical solution for fixing problems with Outlook profiles. The OST file stores local copies of your email data for offline access, so issues with this file can disrupt your Outlook experience.

When you delete and recreate the OST file, Outlook generates a new, clean version of the file. This process can resolve various issues, including synchronization errors, corruption, or outdated data.

• Close Outlook application and open Mail from Control Panel on your Windows
• Mail Setup dialogue box will open, click on Email Accounts
• In the next window click on Data Files, choose the OST file and click on Open file location
• Now you just need to right click on the OST file and delete the file. However, make sure you you have closed Outlook and Mail setup before you delete the OST file.
• Open Outlook application now, you will have a new OST file created with all your Outlook data in it.

Method 2: Converting the OST File to the PST File

Converting OST to PST can be a helpful method for recovering Outlook data if the OST file is corrupted or inaccessible. By converting an OST file to a PST (Personal Storage Table) file, you can extract and recover the data from the OST file.

Remo OST to PST converter is a reliable yet user-friendly tool that helps Outlook users convert their OST files that are corrupt, damaged, orphaned, or inaccessible. You can easily recover any Outlook data and file structures, rules, settings, and configurations.

You first need to download, install, and set up the Remo OST to PST Repair Converter on your system. Launch the tool, and select the OST file that you want to convert and start the file conversion process. You also need to add the destination folder, to save the converted Outlook file. Once the tool completes the process, you need to import the newly converted into the Outlook.

Final Words:

Restoring an Outlook profile or an account may seem simple by looking at this article. However in some cases it might lead to permanent data loss if the outlook data file is not found. It is important you to take regular backup of your Outlook data file to stay away from these kinds of crisis.