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# Restore Deleted Files And Folders

To restore a file or folder that you have deleted by mistake, use the <code class="expression">space.vars.PRODUCT\_NAME</code> recycle bin available from the Windows File Explorer context menu.

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Locate the parent folder in Windows File Explorer from where you deleted the file or folder you want to restore. Right click the folder to pop-open the context menu and click the "Restore files you deleted from this folder" option

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The "Restore" dialog will pop-open. Locate the file or folder you deleted and select it. You can select multiple items to restore.

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After making your selection, click the "Choose an action..." button then click the "Restore the files you have selected"

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You will be presented with a summary page. If you want to proceed with the restoration of the files and folders you selected, click the Restore button. To make a change to the selection, click Go Back

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After clicking the Restore button, your selected files and folders will be restored and you will be presented with the results of the restore operation. Click the Return button to go back to the restore page to make a different selection, or click the X button in the top right of the dialog to close it

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When you return to File Explorer, you should find the files and folders you have restored will now show in the parent folder

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