Recover OneDrive Files

Log into https://portal.office.com

Select the "Waffle" in the upper left corner of the web page

O365 Waffle

Select "OneDrive"

O365 OneDrive

 

NOTE: 

To restore a file that was overwritten, go to section Recover Modified Files 

To recover a file that was deleted, go to section Recover Deleted Files

 


Recover Modified Files

Locate the file you need to restore. Hover over the file and Select the "three vertical dots"

Three vertical dots

In the menu, select "Version History".  You will not be able to recover the file yourself if you are not the owner of the file. i.e. If the file was shared with you, contact the owner to perform this task. 

Version History Menu

Select the "three vertical dots" next to the version you want to keep

Version History

Select "Restore" to overwrite the current file or Select "Open File" to open the document and save it as a different name. 

Version History Menu


Recover Deleted Files

Once you are in OneDrive on the web, Click on the "Recycle Bin" on the left

Recycle Bin

Locate the file(s) or folder(s) you need to recovery and place a check mark next to each.  Then select "Restore" at the top of the screen

Restore Process

 

These process can also be applied to SharePoint Online and Teams Files. 

If you need additional assistance with this process, please contact the ITS Service Desk at extension x4848 or 570-329-4922 if off campus.

Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/restore-a-previous-version-of-a-file-stored-in-onedrive-159cad6d-d76e-4981-88ef-de6e96c93893

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