Make Sure Messages You Delete Really Are Deleted
When you delete messages, they dont automatically disappear; instead, they
are stored temporarily in the "Deleted Items" folder. By default, the Deleted
Items folder has AutoArchive turned on, and, after 2 months, messages are
truly deleted so deleted messages shouldnt back up. However, cleaning out the
Deleted Items folder manually from time to time is an easy process. To do so,
follow this step:
Under the Tools menu, click "Empty Deleted Items Folder"
Alternatively, you can set the Deleted Items folder to be emptied whenever
you close Outlook (this will be done automatically, but youll be prompted
to accept the deletion so just in case you change your mind about something
youve deleted, you can undelete it during the same use session of Outlook). To
turn on automatic deletion, follow these four steps:
Under the Tools menu, click "Options."
- Click on the "Other" tab.
- Check the box marked "Empty the Deleted Items folder upon exiting."
- Click OK to activate automatic deletion.