Recoverable Items folderĮach user mailbox is divided into two subtrees: the IPM (interpersonal messaging) subtree, which contains the normal, visible folders such as Inbox, Calendar, and Sent Items and the non-IPM subtree, which contains internal data, preferences, and other operational data about the mailbox. This is also known as a store hard delete. Also describes when an Outlook user deletes an item by pressing Shift+Delete, which bypasses the Deleted Items folder and places the item directly in the Recoverable Items folder.ĭescribes when an item is marked to be purged from the mailbox database. Knowledge of the following terms will help you understand the content in this topic.ĭescribes when an item is deleted from any folder and placed in the Deleted Items default folder.ĭescribes when an item is deleted from the Deleted Items default folder and placed in the Recoverable Items folder. The following Exchange features use the Recoverable Items folder: The Recoverable Items folder replaces the feature that was known as the dumpster in earlier versions of Exchange.

To protect from accidental or malicious deletion and to facilitate discovery efforts commonly undertaken before or during litigation or investigations, Exchange Server and Exchange Online use the Recoverable Items folder.

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