Hello -  I unfortunately joined the ranks of the numerous people who have lost all of their Hotmail folders when upgrading to Outlook.  Mine just happened this past week-end when my new Windows 8 computer made me create an Outlook address.  After creating the Outlook address, I logged into my Hotmail and it was wiped clean, including EVERY folder, every item which was in my Inbox, and every item in my Sent folder. 

I tried using Mozilla Thunderbird as well, and that is just as empty as my Hotmail account.  The only things remaining are my contacts and a few pictures in the Sky Drive.

Is there any hope at getting these folders back?  I am sure if I was being investigated by the FBI, they would be able to find them.  Surely, they have to be somewhere.

Any tips would be appreciated!