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Waylene
May 29, 2026Brass Contributor
How do I view or retrieve iCloud backup from my Windows 10 laptop?
Just accidentally deleted a couple of important videos and photos from my iPhone. Fortunately, I have an active backup on iCloud. Now, I need help viewing my iCloud backups from my Windows 10 laptop....
Josew
May 29, 2026Silver Contributor
This method can help you retrieve cloud photo backups, and it also serves as a reference when you need to retrieve icloud backup for lost pictures.
How to Restore iCloud Backup
Step 1: Make sure you have enabled Google Photos backup
Step 2: Visit the official website
Step 3: Open the Trash folder
Finally, select the photos you want, then restore and download them
Google Photos offers 15 GB of free storage and a 60-day trash retention period, allowing you to recover photos you’ve accidentally deleted.
Pros
- Deleted files are retained in the Recycle Bin for 60 days for recovery
- Supports automatic photo backup
Cons
- Files in the Recycle Bin will be permanently deleted after 60 days
- A stable internet connection is required to access and download files
- Data that exceeds the retention period cannot be recovered
Actually, the recovery process is the same for all cloud services, so you can definitely use this as a reference.