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Joshua_cck
Feb 09, 2023Copper Contributor
File / folder permanently deleted and how to retrieve it?
I was accidentally permanent deleted the file in my desktop which sync to OneDrive and then may I know how to restore it back?
Adnan_Amin
Feb 09, 2023MVP
Open your OneDrive in browser and go to recycle bin. Look for your folder and restore it. The deleted files/folders stay in the recycle bin for 93 days.
When you restore the file, it will also sync it on your desktop.
When you restore the file, it will also sync it on your desktop.
- Joshua_cckFeb 12, 2023Copper ContributorIs permanently deleted, cannot find in the OneDrive recycle bin
- Adnan_AminFeb 13, 2023MVPThere are two levels of recycle bins, check on secondary recycle bin. Below link is for SharePoint but same steps required for OneDrive:
https://mstechtalk.com/sharepoint-online-guideline-to-restore-deleted-content/ - hansleroyFeb 12, 2023Iron ContributorHi,
You might want to read the documentation at
Restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/restore-deleted-files-or-folders-in-onedrive-949ada80-0026-4db3-a953-c99083e6a84f
Kind regards
Hans