To recover deleted emails in Outlook 2010, select the folder, then click on the Folder tab on the Ribbon and click Recover Deleted Items. You’ll then have the option to select the emails or email folder you want to recover. When you have selected the emails, click the Recover icon. Keep in mind that if you are viewing non-mail folders, the Recover Deleted Items icon won’t be visible. To enable it, follow these steps: Click File > Options in the file menu on the Ribbon tab. Choose the Customize Ribbon option. Make sure you’re in the Customize the Ribbon list and then select the Folder main tab. Click the New Group button. In the Choose commands menu, select All Commands. Scroll down and press the Recover Deleted Items option. Click the Add >> button to add this option to your newly created custom group. Hit the OK button. Your new group, along with the Recover Deleted Items icon, will be visible in the Folder tab on all folders.