Microsoft won't delete older messages from your mailbox (if it remains active.)
Buttons in the New Message Notifications
When the Outlook notification banner (also known as “toast”) pops up in Windows, there are up to 3 buttons at the bottom for you to interact with the message, two buttons to take action on the message plus Dismiss.
Move Deleted Items to Another Folder Automatically
A user wanted to know how they could move deleted messages out of the Deleted Items folder, to avoid the automatic 30-day deletion limit. I share some methods.
Count and List Folders in Classic Outlook
A user had problems syncing Outlook with his IMAP account and I suspect it is because he has a large numbers of folders. While we could count the folders one by one, it's easier to use PowerShell and it does not require changing macro security.
Google Workspace and Outlook with POP Mail
How to connect Google Workspace accounts to Outlook using POP when allow less secure apps is disabled. Users receive this error message: Task 'user@gmail.com - Receiving' reported error (0x800CCC92): '
Import EML Files into New Outlook
How to import EML files into new Outlook for Windows.
Opening PST files in New Outlook
How to open a PST file in new Outlook and the current limitations.
Delete Empty Folders using PowerShell
I tweaked the PowerShell that creates a list of folder names to list only the folders that are used for messages and if the folder is empty, it is deleted.
Classic Outlook is NOT Going Away in 2026
While new Outlook s going to be the default Outlook app beginning in early 2025, users can switch back to classic Outlook. Classic Outlook will be supported until at least 2029.
Print Classic Outlook Folder Names
Learn how use PowerShell to create (and print) a text file containing a list of all folders in a classic Outlook profile, or only the folders in a specific data file.