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How to recover accidentally deleted desktop folder on Windows 11?
When the folder on desktop got deleted, it should be moved to the Recycle Bin first. Please carefully check the files and folders from trash. This is the best place to recover accidentally deleted desktop folder on any Windows PC.
Otherwise, you should use a dedicated data recovery software to retrieve the deleted files on Windows 11. Here is a nice guide that successfully recovered my deleted desktop folders.
https://www.kinmeo.com/recover-deleted-files-windows-11
Note: Don't copy any files to the C drive. This will overwrite the space occupied by deleted files.
Most people will backup and sync important desktop folders to OneDrive, which is integrated with Windows 11 OS. It is a cloud storage service provided by Microsoft that allows users to store files and personal data in the cloud. It offers file synchronization and sharing capabilities to access their files from various devices like PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
Open OneDrive from the taskbar (cloud icon) or start menu. Go to the OneDrive website and sign in with your Microsoft account. Navigate to the Recycle bin section in OneDrive. Look for your deleted Desktop folder and select it. Click on the 'Restore' button to recover accidentally deleted desktop folder on Windows 11.
This worked exactly as described for me. Thank you.