Even though we’ve become used to dealing with a lot of files, we can still accidentally delete something or delete a file and later realize we want it back. It’s easy to find and restore a Chromebook, but you have a limited window of time to do it. you may recover deleted files whether you have apremium Chromebookor abudget-friendly device.
What is a Chromebook?
To truly understand what a Chromebook is, it helps to take a closer look at everything a Chromebook can (and can’t) do
You have 30 days before the Trash is permanently deleted on ChromeOS
Deleted files are stored in your Chromebook’s recycle bin, called the Trash folder. Even though they are stored in the Trash, they only stay there for 30 days before they are permanently deleted. If it’s been less than 30 days, you’ll have an easy time restoring what you’re looking for.
Chromebooks do this, so you have time to change your mind. Files are automatically deleted after 30 days so that the Trash folder doesn’t use too much storage space. Back up your Chromebook regularly. Then, you’ll have a copy of your files in case you need them after they’re deleted.
If you deleted a file and need it back before the Trash window is up, follow the steps below.
How to back up your Chromebook
Chromebooks mostly live online, but it’s good to back up your data every now and then
How to find files you deleted on a Chromebook
To restore your deleted files, you’ll need to locate them first.
How to restore a deleted file on your Chromebook
If you deleted a file that you want back, Chromebooks allow you to restore it from the Trash folder. To restore it, you must recover the file within 30 days of deleting it.
You have now restored your file.
The file returns to the folder it was in before it was deleted. For instance, if you delete a file from yourDownloads folder, it returns to theDownloads folderwhen you restore it. If you aren’t sure where the file was originally stored, chooseGet Infofrom the same menu or press theSpacebar when the file is highlighted.
How to restore deleted Google Drive files on a Chromebook
Many useGoogle Driveon their Chromebooks because it frees up local storage space. You’ll see a Google Drive section in the Files app, and you can add and delete files as if they were in a local folder on your Chromebook, even though they are stored in the cloud.
To recover files deleted from Google Drive, follow these steps:
When you click a file in your Google DriveTrash, you’ll find the original location in the right sidebar, under theDetailstab andLocationsection.
How to permanently delete and restore files on your Google Drive
Deep clean your Google Drive account for better storage management
How to restore Linux files on a Chromebook
Chromebooks can use the Linux operating system alongside ChromeOS.ChromeOSis a Linux-based operating system that allows you to run a Debian Linux distribution alongside it. It adds a layer of complexity, so restoring files for Linux is a bit complicated. There isn’t an easy way to restore individual files like there is in ChromeOS, but you may restore your data from a backup.
Restoring data from a previous backup leads to data loss since all current Linux data is deleted. Make sure you have all the files you need before you do this.
Do more with ChromeOS and your laptop
Files are an essential piece of our digital life, so the ability to get them back if you accidentally delete them is important. Chromebooks make this easy, no matter where you originally stored your files. Try more advanced data recovery techniques if you miss the 30-day window or can’t restore a file using these methods. There’s no guarantee that you can recover your files, but you can take your Chromebook to a data recovery specialist. To further mitigate data loss, regularlyback up your Google account data.
