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rebeccaraposo
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

Can I restore files that have been permanently deleted if I upgrade to a paid plan?

I deleted the files stored in my Plus account on October 21, 2025, and transferred them to a new cloud service. After that, I downgraded my account to the Basic plan. However, the transfer to the new...
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rebeccaraposo
Explorer | Level 4
2 months ago

Thank you Mark!  Finally got the answer I have been asking since november, 2025!  Thanks a bunch!

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