how do I recover a folder on my memory card which I deleted

Question

how do I recover a folder on my memory card which I deleted

Answer 1

If the deleted folder on the memory card was synced with a Microsoft cloud service (like OneDrive) or contained files from Microsoft apps, recovery options depend on where the files were stored and backed up.

1. If the folder was in OneDrive (synced to the memory card)
   • Sign in to the OneDrive website.
   • In the left navigation pane, select Recycle bin.
   • Select the deleted files or folders and choose Restore.
   • If many items were deleted, and a Microsoft 365 subscription is in use, it may be possible to restore your entire OneDrive to a point before the deletion.
2. If the folder was only on the memory card (no OneDrive/SharePoint/Outlook backup)
   • The provided documentation does not describe a Microsoft method to recover files deleted directly from removable media (like SD cards or USB drives) when they are not in OneDrive or another Microsoft service.
   • In that case, there is no supported recovery path in this context beyond checking any cloud backup (OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook attachments, etc.) where copies of those files might exist.
3. If the files were in a SharePoint/OneDrive for work or school library
   • If the memory card was used only as a sync location for SharePoint/OneDrive for work or school, recovery should be done from the service, not the card:
     • Go to the SharePoint/OneDrive site.
     • Open the Recycle Bin for that site or library and restore the deleted items if still within the retention period.

If the deleted folder is not present in any OneDrive/SharePoint recycle bin and was never synced or backed up to Microsoft cloud services, recovery is not covered by the referenced Microsoft guidance.

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References:

• Restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive
• How do i retrieve lost data from the month before? - Microsoft Q&A
• Unable to restore deleted files from C:OneDrive - Microsoft Q&A
• Can I recover videos and recordings in Clipchamp?