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*Click previous versions - Carefully select the version of the file prior to the time that it was deleted. <br>
*Click previous versions - Carefully select the version of the file prior to the time that it was deleted. <br>


[[File:Wfr2.png|thumb|center|Example]]
[[File:Wfr2.png|500px|thumb|center|Example]]
 
This process allows the user to restore a file up to 24 hours prior to the deletion.
This process allows the user to restore a file up to 24 hours prior to the deletion.



Revision as of 10:11, 1 June 2020

When a user mistakenly deletes a file or files from a GROUP network folder, they can restore the files by following these steps:

  • Open Windows Explorer (file explorer)
  • Right click on the appropriate folder
  • Click properties
  • Click previous versions - Carefully select the version of the file prior to the time that it was deleted.

This process allows the user to restore a file up to 24 hours prior to the deletion.