How do I restore a file that was deleted on accident?

This guide is going to walk you through restoring a document or image that you deleted from the OneDrive folder. Whether you are online or using the files through your File Explorer on your computer.

Step 1:  Log in to your TCC email

 

Step 2: Go to OneDrive

An image of the Apps selection in O365

1) Click on the group of squares in the upper left-hand corner

2) Click on OneDrive

Step 3: Click on the Recycle Bin

On the left-hand side, click on the Recycle Bin

Step 4:  Select the file(s)

An image of the files list in the Recycle Bin with an arrow pointing to a file and one pointing to the Restore link

1) Click on the file of the image you need to restore

2) Click on Restore

Step 5: Confirmation of Restore

An image of the confirmation that the selected file was restored.

You will get a notice that the item was restored. It will be returned to the original location from which you removed it.

Restore from File Explorer

These steps will walk you through how to restore a file that you deleted from your computer.

Step 1:  Open the Recycle Bin on your desktop

An image of Windows Desktop with a red arrow pointing to the Recycle Bin icon.

Step 2:  Select the file

An image of the files in the recycle bin with 3 red arrows. One points to a file, second one points to "restore this item", third is pointing to a menu popup and the word Restore.

1) Left-click on the item to select it

2) Click on Restore this item at the top of the window

OR 3) Right click on the item to get the pop-up menu and left click on Restore

Step 3:  Open your File Explorer and go to where the file was located

An image of Windows File Explorer and an arrow pointing at the Pictures folder

 

Step 4: Confirm that the file was restored.  If you had deleted the file from your OneDrive, it will be restored to the folder on your OneDrive.

An image of 2 pictures that are inside the folder

 

 

 

 

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