How to empty deleted items automatically when Outlook is closed

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If you would like your deleted items within Outlook to empty automatically when you exit from the program, follow the instuctions below:

1) Open Outlook
2) Click Tools
3) Click the tab ‘Other’
4) Select ‘Empty the deleted items folder upon exiting’
5) Click OK

2 thoughts on “How to empty deleted items automatically when Outlook is closed

  1. As always, another great post.
    I have applied this through Group policy as we have over a 1,000 users. This has taken a great load away from our mail system. Keep it up dude

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