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Outlook Not Showing All Emails

This troubleshooting guide helps resolve issues when Outlook doesn't display all emails.

Common Causes

  • Filter settings enabled
  • View limitations
  • Synchronization issues
  • Folder corruption
  • Search index problems

Troubleshooting Steps

Check Filters

  1. View Tab: Check current view settings
  2. Reset Filters: Clear any active filters
  3. Show All Items: Ensure all items are visible

Synchronization

  1. Send/Receive: Force manual synchronization
  2. Account Settings: Verify account configuration
  3. Repair: Run account repair if needed

Advanced Solutions

  • Rebuild search index
  • Repair OST file
  • Create new Outlook profile
  • Check server-side rules