How to Restore Outlook Backup with CBackup

In case of Outlook mailbox emails loss or corruption, you can easily restore an email backup to the original status with CBackup.

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by PublicOwin Lasted Updated January 21, 2026

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Recovering Outlook email data, calendars, contacts, tasks, and other crucial information becomes essential in cases of lost or damaged original email files. CBackup offers a solution by enables you to efficiently back up your Outlook data directly from the Outlook Client. Once you've previously created an Outlook backup using CBackup, you can seamlessly leverage its Outlook Restore feature. This feature empowers you to effortlessly restore your email data to its original state, exactly as it existed at the time of backup.

How to Restore Outlook Backup with CBackup

Before doing an Outlook Restore, please confirm that you have created Outlook Backup before and the related backup image files are intact.

Step 1: Initialize Restore

In the left tab page, select "Restore", and then click Select Task. If the backup task is not listed, you can click Select Image File to manually select an image file in the destination path.

Select Task

Step 2: Select Outlook Backup Task

Select the Outlook Backup task that you want to restore, and click "Next".

Select Outlook Backup Task

Step 3: Select Data to Restore

Select the whole backup and click the "Next" button. Or you can unfold the backup directory and select the part data that you want to restore. For example, you can restore email files only,  or restore Outlook contacts, Outlook tasks, and so on.

Tips: If you have created multiple backups of the task, generally, it will select the latest version by default. You can re-select another backup version to restore if you want to restore older data.

Select Outlook Data

Step 4: Select Destination and Start Restore

Select a destination path to save the mailbox files. You can choose whether to  "Restore to original location" or "Restore to a new location".

Select Destination

If you select "Restore to original location", it means to restore to the original mailbox location. If you choose "Restore to a new location", you need to select the target storage path to store the mailbox files. Then, select "Start Restore" to begin the restore.

Tips: If you select "Restore to a new location"  and there are emails with the same name in the new location, the renaming operation will be performed.

Step 5: Finish Restore

Click "Finish" once the process has completed. Then, you can check your email data.

Conclusion

By diligently following the outlined steps, you can create comprehensive backups that stand ready to counteract any potential loss. Should unforeseen circumstances lead to email data depletion, this method empowers you to swiftly recover and reinstate your crucial email information. With data security at the forefront, the Outlook Backup and Restore process serves as an essential tool in maintaining the integrity and continuity of your email communications.

For more types of email backup and restore, you can use the Email Backup and Email Restore feature.

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