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get permanently deleted files back

get permanently deleted files back

DBPanda68
New member | Level 2

perm deleted files by accident, thiought i temp deleting, 

is there any way to undo this i need these back. 

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Re: get folders back

Lusil
Dropboxer
Hi there @DBPanda68, thanks for posting your question here. 

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but permanently deleted files cannot be recovered. 

Do you by any chance have a copy of them elsewhere on your hard drive?

Have a look and let me know of any updates, cheers!

Lusil
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Re: get folders back

Lusil
Dropboxer
Hi there @DBPanda68, thanks for posting your question here. 

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but permanently deleted files cannot be recovered. 

Do you by any chance have a copy of them elsewhere on your hard drive?

Have a look and let me know of any updates, cheers!

Lusil
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
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Re: get folders back

DBPanda68
New member | Level 2

Lusil

 

Thanks for getting back to me. 
Appreciate that. 

That's what I figured. 
unfortunately I did not save other place. Thought was temporary.  
Oh well It worth a shot. 

Thanks for your help. 
take care stay safe. 

Re: get folders back

Lusil
Dropboxer
I'm sorry to hear that, @DBPanda68, but if anything else comes up, don't hesitate to give us another nudge. 

In the meantime, I hope you have a lovely day ahead. 

Lusil
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