The Problem

Have you ever experienced receiving a calendar invite from someone, accepted it, and then later on found out that it disappeared from your calendar? This can be frustrating, especially if the event is something important that you don’t want to miss. The culprit behind this issue is Outlook’s default settings, which automatically delete past events.

The Solution

Fortunately, there are several ways to stop Outlook from deleting your calendar invites. Here are some of the most effective solutions:

1. Change Your Auto-Archive Settings

Outlook’s auto-archive feature is responsible for deleting old events. To disable it, follow these steps:

1. Click on “File” in the top-left corner of your Outlook window.
2. Select “Options” from the menu.
3. Click on “Advanced” in the left-hand pane.
4. Scroll down to the “AutoArchive” section.
5. Uncheck the box next to “Run AutoArchive every X days”.
6. Click “OK” to save your changes.

2. Change Your Calendar View

Outlook’s default calendar view only shows events that are happening in the current week. To see all of your events, follow these steps:

1. Click on “Calendar” in the bottom-left corner of your Outlook window.
2. Click on the “View” tab in the top-left corner.
3. Select “Change View” from the menu.
4. Choose “All Appointments” or “All Calendar Items” from the list.

3. Disable Automatic Deletion of Responses

Outlook automatically deletes old responses to meeting invites. To disable this feature, follow these steps:

1. Click on “File” in the top-left corner of your Outlook window.
2. Select “Options” from the menu.
3. Click on “Mail” in the left-hand pane.
4. Scroll down to the “Tracking” section.
5. Uncheck the box next to “Automatically process meeting responses to delete old responses”.
6. Click “OK” to save your changes.

Question and Answer

Q: I changed my auto-archive settings, but my old events are still being deleted. What should I do?

A: You may need to manually archive your old events. To do this, right-click on your calendar and select “Archive”. Then, choose the date range and click “OK”.

Q: I don’t want to disable auto-archive completely. Can I just change the settings for my calendar?

A: Yes, you can change the auto-archive settings for individual folders, including your calendar. Right-click on your calendar and select “Properties”. Then, click on the “AutoArchive” tab and choose your desired settings.

Q: I’m still having issues with my calendar after trying these solutions. What should I do?

A: You may need to repair your Outlook installation. Go to “Control Panel”> “Programs and Features” and select “Microsoft Office”. Then, click “Change” and choose “Repair”.