Google Drive Data Recovery Tools

Many people store all the necessary data files in Google Drive. However, many people can get into a lot of trouble if they forget to delete the data. That's why Google has updated the Drive for desktop app with version 85.0.13.0, which not only fixes the sync issue but also provides a way to restore a new file.

Drive's file recovery tools on the desktop are new built-in tools that allow users to run a full scan within Google Drive and recover files lost for any reason, including files lost due to sync issues in previous versions.

The feature scans the drive and tries to recover the lost files from the backup and restores them in a separate folder called Recovery from Backup.

How to use this feature

1. Open Drive must be enabled for desktop applications on their own devices. This can usually be found in the list of installed programs or applications themselves.

2. Locate System Tray in the menu bar at the top of your screen (for Mac users) or in the lower right corner (for Windows users). The system tray is where icons for running applications and utilities are usually found.

3. Look for the Drive icon for the desktop in the menu bar or system tray. Click on it to open a menu or display additional options related to the application.

4. Click and hold the shift button on your keyboard.

5. While holding down the Shift key, click on the 'Settings' option in the Drive for Desktop menu. This key combination can unlock additional or advanced settings within the application.

6. A submenu or settings window should appear. Then search for the 'Recovery from Backups' option and select it. This feature is designed to help restore files or data from previously saved backups.

7. Once users select the 'Recover from Backups' option, the recovery feature will be accessed. Follow the on-screen instructions or prompts to navigate through the available backups and restore specific files or data as needed.