Yes, when you delete a file from Google Drive, it is gone forever and cannot be recovered. If you delete a file accidently, you cannot restore it. It is important to back up any important files in your Google Drive account before deleting them to ensure that you have a copy that you can access in the future.
Additionally, if you have reusing data in your files it may be beneficial to store them in another storage location such as an external hard drive or cloud storage service.
Why do deleted files keep reappearing in Google Drive?
Deleted files may reappear in Google Drive for a variety of reasons. It’s important to note that if a file is moved to the Trash in Google Drive, it will remain in the Trash for 30 days before it is permanently deleted.
It’s possible that the file was in the Trash and got restored, or that a user may have inadvertently “undeleted,” the file. Additionally, if the file was shared with someone else and they still had access to it, they may have either copied the file back or re-shared the file with the original owner.
It is also possible that a user may have synced the deleted file to an external drive from their computer, which would cause the file to reappear in the Google Drive. Lastly, if a file was downloaded from Google Drive and then re-uploaded to the same folder, it provides the appearance of a file being “undeleted.
” In any of these scenarios, the reappearing file is likely just a mirror of the previously deleted file.
Who keep all the deleted data?
When it comes to deleted data, it depends on the system being used. Generally speaking, it may be kept by the company or service responsible for the system that was used. It will depend what kind of system it is, or the contractual agreements in place.
For example, if it is a cloud storage system, the data may remain on the remote server until it is either recovered, outright deleted, or if stipulated in the terms of service, eventually removed after a certain period of time.
In other cases, the data may be kept on the user’s hard drive, meaning the user would be responsible for determining how long that information is kept and what to do with it. It’s important to be aware of the data policies specific to the system you are using, as this will determine who maintains control of the data after it has been deleted.
How do you remove a file that keeps coming back?
Removing a file that keeps coming back can be a frustrating experience. To solve this, it’s best to start by identifying the source of the file. Once the source has been identified, you can take steps to permanently remove the source of the file.
To start, check your Applications folder to see if the file is associated with a program you have installed. If so, uninstall the program to completely remove the file.
Next, check the startup folder in your user folder. If the file is listed in the startup folder, you can delete the file directly from there. Then, prevent that file from happening again by accessing the startup section in the Task Manager.
If the file is coming from a website or email, you can block the website or the email sender to stop the file from continually appearing.
Finally, if the file is caused by a virus or malware, you’ll need to run a powerful antivirus scan to detect and remove the malicious software.
Removing a file that keeps coming back can be tricky, but with a few steps, you can identify the source, block it from coming back again and protect your computer from any damage the file may cause.
How do I stop files appearing on my desktop?
If you’re looking to keep your desktop free of clutter and avoid having files appearing on your desktop, here are some things you can do.
1. Store Your Files In Your User Folder. The most straightforward solution is to store your files in your user folder instead of on the desktop. To do this, simply open Windows Explorer, select your user folder (typically your name or username), and drag and drop anything you’d like from the desktop into the user file.
2. Create Separate Folders. If you want to keep the files that you currently have on the desktop, create separate folders and place them in the user folder. This will help organize the desktop and prevent more files from showing up.
3. Change Your Screen Resolution. Your screen resolution plays a role in whether you see your items on the desktop or not. If you want to prevent files from appearing on your desktop, change your screen resolution to the lowest setting.
4. Utilize Your Taskbar. You can also create folders and pin them to your taskbar instead of having files on the desktop. To do this, open the folder you want to store the files in, right-click on it, select “Pin to taskbar,” and you’ll be good to go.
5. Put Your Computer To Sleep. If you use laptop, putting it to sleep instead of shutting it down or hibernating it will keep your desktop free. Any folders or documents that are on the desktop will be hidden when the laptop is put to sleep.
By following these simple steps, you can help avoid having your desktop cluttered with files. Ideally, using the user folder to store your files is the best way to keep clutter off the desktop.
Why do my deleted folders keep coming back in Outlook?
One possible reason could be that you are using a Microsoft Exchange account. With Exchange, the messages and folders in your mailbox are stored both on the server and your local hard drive. If the server copy is not updated with the changes you make from your local copy, the folder will reappear.
Additionally, if you are using a third-party backup software, it might be configured to sync your data regardless of the local status of files. In this case, any folders that were deleted from your hard drive could still appear in Outlook if the data is being restored from a recent backup.
To check and confirm which of these is the cause, you can try disabling the sync and seeing if the deleted folder(s) reappear. If they do, then the issue is likely related to the Exchange server or the backup software.
How do you delete a Google Form form?
To delete a Google Form, start by opening your Google Drive. Then, locate the Google Form you would like to delete. Once you have found it, click on the small three dots icon next to the Form name. This will bring up a menu where you can select the ‘Delete’ option.
When you choose ‘Delete’, a small dialog box will appear and you will be asked to confirm the action. Once you have selected ‘Delete’, the Form and any responses associated with it will be permanently removed from your Google Drive.
Where do I find deleted Google Forms?
Unfortunately, once a Google Form is deleted you are unable to recover it and the responses which were collected from the Form are also gone. However, it is possible to retrieve the raw data from the responses collected before the form was deleted.
To do this, you will need to follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Form that was deleted.
2. Go to the “Responses” tab within the Form.
3. Select the “More” option and then select the “Download responses” option.
4. You will then be presented with the option to download the responses as a CSV, XLSX, PDF or HTML file.
5. Select the format you would like to download the data as and then click the “Download” button to save the file on your computer.
Once you have the raw data downloaded, you will have to manually recreating the Google Form. Please bear in mind that it might not be possible to re-create the exact same form as it was before it was deleted, as some of the details may not have been recorded.
How do you know who deleted files from Google Drive?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell exactly who deleted files on Google Drive. The only way to know for sure who deleted the files is if the person responsible leaves a record of their action in the ‘activity log’.
This can be seen on the Google Drive Activity page, which lists all file changes, dates, time, and person responsible. However, even with the activity log, it can often be difficult to identify who specifically initiated the action due to the inability to access or track IP addresses or other identifying information.
Additionally, if an account is shared between multiple people, it is unable to tell which exact user deleted the files. Thus, the only way to definitively know who deleted files on Google Drive would be if they revealed it themselves.
How do I recover deleted Google Drive files?
Recovering deleted Google Drive files is possible if the file was removed within the last 25 days. To restore a file, open Google Drive and click the “trash” icon in the left menu. Select the item you wish to recover and click “Restore”.
The file will be moved back to its original location.
You can also try looking in the “Recently Deleted” folder. This folder stores files removed from Google Drive for less than 25 days. Select the item you want to recover and click “Restore”.
If you cannot find the deleted file in either of these locations, it is possible to request a restore from the Google Drive Support Team. Login to your Google Drive account and click “Contact us” at the bottom of the page.
Fill in the form, describing the issue and file that needs to be restored. You should also include additional data like the time the file was deleted and its original file type.
Note, however, that restoring files from Google Drive may take some time and even a successful restore may not completely recover the lost files. In some cases, some data may have been lost.