How To Recover Files in Google Drive Trash (Mac Users)
Delete a file stored on Google Drive on your Mac and it’s not in the Recycle Bin and Cmd + Z does not restore the file? No problem.
Description:
This tutorial will show Mac users with Google Drive installed how to access Google Drive Trash to recover Google Drive files that were deleted on a Mac, but not in the Mac Recycle Bin.
Note: Folders or Files in Google Drive Trash are deleted after 30 days.
Software Used:
Google Workspace Drive (Click To Try or Buy)
Keyboard Shortcut:
Delete Folders on Files on Mac: Cmd + Delete
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- Open Finder on Mac
- Select ‘Google Drive’ directory
- Navigate to a folder or file
- Drag to the Mac Recycle Bin or use ‘Cmd + Delete’ to delete the file/folder
- Note: The deleted files on Google Drive will be in the Mac Recycle Bin
How To Restore Deleted Files in Google Drive Trash:
- Open a web browser (Google Chrome, etc)
- Be signed in to your Google Account
- Click on the 9 squares and then ‘Google Drive’
- Or go to drive.google.com to open Google Drive
- Select ‘Trash’ in the left sidebar
- Use the search option or browse and locate deleted folders or files
- Right-click on the item and select ‘Restore’
- The file or folder will be restored to its original location in Google Drive
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