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Summary
This article describes how to recover files or folders in OneDrive or on your computer that may have been trashed or deleted. Expand a section below by clicking the arrow to learn more.
Restoring deleted files or folders from the OneDrive Recycle Bin.
To restore deleted files or folders from OneDrive, go to the OneDrive website and sign in to your account. Learn how to restore deleted files or folders by reading step-by-step instructions and/or watching a video.
If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may be able to recover it later from the OneDrive recycle bin, and, you can even restore your entire OneDrive if something goes wrong.
Restoring deleted files or folders from the Recycle Bin in Windows.
If files or folders have been deleted from the OneDrive desktop App, check your Recycle Bin.
Note: Online-only files that have been deleted do not appear in your computer's Recycle Bin or Trash.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open the Recycle Bin.
Step 2 - Select the files or folders to recover.
Step 3 - Right-click the file or folder and select Restore.
Outcome
The file or folder is restored to its original folder.
Restoring deleted files or folders from Trash on a Mac.
If files or folders have been deleted from the OneDrive desktop App, check the Trash.
Note: Online-only files that have been deleted do not appear in your computer's Recycle Bin or Trash.
Instructions
Step 1 - Open the Trash.
Step 2 - Select the files or folders to recover.
Step 3 - Right-click the file or folder and select Put back.
Outcome
The file or folder is restored to its original folder.
Restore a previous version of a file stored in OneDrive.
With version history, you can see and restore older versions of your files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. Version history works with all file types, including Microsoft 365 files, PDFs, CAD files, photos, videos, and more. Follow the link below to see step-by-step instructions.
Restore a previous version of a file stored in OneDrive.
Restoring OneDrive to a previous date.
You may never need to restore your OneDrive, but if lots of your files get deleted, overwritten, or infected by malware, you can restore your entire OneDrive to a previous time. Follow the link below for step-by-step instructions.
Restore your OneDrive.
Further Readings
Find lost or missing files in OneDrive
View previous versions of Office files
Restore deleted items from the site collection recycle bin
Restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive
Restore a previous version of a file store in OneDrive
Restore your OneDrive
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