Recovery of google drive files

Restoring files in Google Drive can be a fairly simple process. Here are some steps that will help you recover deleted or lost files:

1. Check the trash: By default, deleted files are moved to the trash and stored there for 30 days before final deletion. To check the contents of your shopping cart, go to the main page of Google Drive and find the "Shopping cart" section on the left.

2. Use the "Undo" function: If you recently deleted a file from your Google Drive account, you can try using the "Undo" option. Just right-click anywhere on the screen after deleting the file (within one minute) and select the "Undo" option.

3. Use the search function: If you know the file name or its extension, use the search field at the top to quickly find the desired item.

4. Contact your G Suite administrator (if applicable): If your account is a member of an organization with G Suite Enterprise Edition or Business Edition subscriptions with standard data storage settings, you can contact your organization administrator to restore deleted files.

5. Possible use of third-party tools: If all the above methods did not help to find or restore the desired file, you can try using specialized third-party software for scanning and extracting lost data from Google Drive.

It is important to note that the effectiveness of each of these methods depends on various factors, such as the time that has passed since the file was deleted or the type of G Suite account (if applicable). Therefore, it is recommended to act as quickly as possible when searching for lost content.

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