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Open the Recycle Vault and restore it:

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  1. Open More ••• → Recycle Vault.
  2. Find the item — the list is newest first, with each item's name, where it came from, size, when and how it was removed.
  3. Select one or many items and press Restore to put them back where they came from, or Restore to… to choose a folder.
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If the item's files are on your fast drive, connect it first; the list tells you which items need it. See what happens if the name is taken.

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How do I restore a file or folder Storage Studio removed?

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Short answer: Open More → Recycle Vault, select the items and press Restore to put them back where they came from, or Restore to… to pick a folder. Connect your fast drive if the item needs it.

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Open the Recycle Vault and restore it:

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  1. Open More ••• → Recycle Vault.
  2. Find the item — the list is newest first, with each item's name, where it came from, size, when and how it was removed.
  3. Select one or many items and press Restore to put them back where they came from, or Restore to… to choose a folder.
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If the item's files are on your fast drive, connect it first; the list tells you which items need it. See what happens if the name is taken.

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