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Recovering permanently deleted files from OneDrive Recycle Bin

Anonymous
2023-09-09T11:07:56+00:00

How to recover permanently deleted files from OneDrive recycle bin? I accidently deleted a folder from OneDrive (without a backup elsewhere) while some files have been recovered from OneDrive, some have been permanently deleted from OneDrive. Need help.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-09T12:02:47+00:00

    Hello KanupriyaKothiwal,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I am a Microsoft user just like you, I hope you are doing well?

    Sorry for the inconvenience, you will not be able to restore these files.

    When a file or folder is deleted in OneDrive, it goes to the OneDrive recycle bin where it can be restored. However, when a file is deleted from OneDrive recycle bin, it is permanently deleted.

    If a file or folder has been permanently deleted from your OneDrive Recycle Bin, it can never be recovered.

    https://support.microsoft.com/office/fa231298-759d-41cf-bcd0-25ac53eb8a15

    Please let me know if you need more assistance.

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    Warm Regards

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-27T00:14:26+00:00

    I had the same issue and the files I accidentally deleted are very important. Luckily, I found out that there is a 'Second-stage recycle bin' in Onedrive. I have an enterprise subscription though, so I am not sure if this is available for all but you will find this at the bottom of your Onedrive primary 'Recycle Bin'.

    Basically, when you delete a file from your Onedrive, it'll go to your Recycle Bin, and when you delete a file from Recycle Bin (first stage), then it'll go to the Second-stage recycle bin which the file will stay for another period depending on the Recycle Bin retention policy.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-15T13:07:31+00:00

    I did this yesterday because my onedrive storage was full and I could not send emails. I tried to clear space. I did not realize all my saved files were on Onedrive, I thought they were stored on the computer hard disk. Can you do a backup to February 13th to recover what I had then?

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  4. Craig Long 17,825 Reputation points
    2024-01-31T03:51:22+00:00

    Hello there I just accidint permanent delete my files which has photos and videos on can I receive them back from my OneDrive somehow thank you very much

    If you have cleared out the online recycle bin you should consider using file recovery software or the services of a professional. Data is not permanently deleted on your hard drive unless you overwrite it with new data.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-24T10:15:35+00:00

    Is there really no way? I desperately need a file back from onedrive recycle bin but i accidentally cleared it.

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