There are two vital reasons for deletion of Outlook personal folders:
- Outlook personal folders get deleted from the deleted items folder. The key point is that this type of files and folders can’t be recovered from the Windows Recycle Bin.
- Virus or malware infected Outlook personal folders may be unreadable or get deleted by an antivirus software.
Let us discuss some reasons for loss of PST file objects from the MS Outlook:
- Improper up-gradation of the Microsoft Outlook application or Windows operating system may even sometimes will be the reason for loss of Outlook personal folders
- Sharing or transferring the .pst file over a network corrupts the PST file as unauthenticated persons gains access to the shared Outlook personal folders and they might continue making modification as a result personal folders might be lost from PST file objects
Instant when you are come across any of above mentioned scenarios and lost any of Outlook personal folders, you need to restore personal folders of Outlook using fine PST repair tool.
This tool work well with all the version of 0utlook. You can recover deleted emails from outlook 2013, 2016 version and even older versions. Check system requirement before using.
How to get your personal folders back in Outlook?
Lost your Outlook personal folders like Inbox, Contacts, or Calendars? Yodot Outlook PST Repair is the ultimate solution for Windows users. This powerful tool restores deleted or missing folders—mailboxes (Inbox, Sent Items, Drafts), Contacts, Calendars, Journals, Tasks, Notes, RSS feeds, and more—in just a few clicks.
It also repairs severely corrupted, damaged, or password-protected PST files, recovering all Outlook objects securely. Compatible with Microsoft Outlook 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and 2000 on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista, and Server 2003/2008, Yodot ensures fast, user-friendly recovery without altering your data.
Steps to recover personal folders in MS Outlook:
- Download and install Yodot Outlook PST repair tool to your Windows system
- Run the software and start the repair process. You will see three options from the main window such as “Open PST File” or “Find PST File” or “Select Outlook Profile”

- Select “Open PST File” option to pick the Outlook PST file, if you know its exact path
- Click on “Find PST File” option in order to search for your PST file>
- Use “Select Outlook Profile” option to choose the PST file, in case you have multiple user profiles
- Select suitable scanning technique and your desired destination location. Then click on “Repair” button to began the repair process

- After finishing the repair process, you will be able to view the recovered personal folders and other items from your Outlook PST file

Tips to Avoid Data Loss:
- Make sure that all processes are completed before terminating Microsoft Outlook application
- Maintain regular backup of your Outlook PST file
- Check twice before emptying “Deleted Items” folder