Outlook: Empty the Deleted Items Folder upon Exiting

Contributed by davak January 12, 2004  
Tagged: Microsoft Outlook

Outlook sends all your deleted messages to your deleted folder by default. This described how to delete them forever and ever.

I have always liked the multiple layers to delete idea. Windows sends files to your recycle bin first. Outlook sends deleted email to your deleted items folder first.

However, in the days of spam, your deleted items folder can get mighty big mighty fast. Here’s how by default to delete email forever without using the deleted items folder.

1. Click the Tools Menu
2. Click Options
3. Click the Other Tab
4. Select the Empty the Deleted Items Folder upon exiting checkbox
5. Click OK

Now all your “deleted” items will be removed once you exit outlook.