Files deleted from OneDrive + computer not found by PhotoRec

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kbenn13
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Files deleted from OneDrive + computer not found by PhotoRec

#1 Post by kbenn13 »

Hello,

I recently synced my files with OneDrive and misinterpreted some online instructions for un-syncing a folder. I ended up permanently deleting a folder containing most of my photos. The folder in question had already partially synced but not all of the photos had made it online yet. I can use the OneDrive restore function to recover the photos that had already synced, but not the rest of them. I've tried using PhotoRec and TestDisk, but when I navigate to the correct directory, the deleted files do not show up. This was only one day ago, so I don't think they should have been overwritten by now. I'm wondering if the added OneDrive element complicates this somehow. Thank you!

Kevin

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Re: Files deleted from OneDrive + computer not found by PhotoRec

#2 Post by recuperation »

Basically you deleted files locally and you are unable to recover them.
You did not specify anything about your local storage - can't help you.
I am astonished again and again how many people assume that I incorporate a crystal ball, knowing everything about their equipment - I apologize, I do not.

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