Restoring a Deleted Box Network Drive or Files

When you delete a shared box network drive in your Google Workspace, it may seem like all the files and folders are gone forever. However, there's a chance to restore them if you act quickly enough. In this article, we'll walk you through the process of restoring a deleted box network drive or files deleted from one.

Time Limit for Restoration

One important thing to note is that you can only restore items that were removed from the shared drive's trash within the last 25 days, even if you have Google Vault retention policies in place. This means that you need to plan ahead and set a reminder or include a time buffer to ensure that you don't miss the window of opportunity.

Date Range Selection

When selecting a date range for data restore, it's crucial to consider the time zone difference. Even if the day is the same, there may be a time zone difference between the user who deleted the shared drive and the admin restoring it. This could lead to issues with restoring data. To avoid this, make sure to select the correct date range.

Restoring a Shared Drive

To restore a shared box network drive or files deleted from one, follow these steps:

1. Select a date range for the data restore.

2. Point to a shared drive and click the Restore button.

3. (Optional) Click Add a filter to select a filter option, such as No members or Date created.

Concurrent Restoration

If you start a restore while another one is in progress, one of them will be canceled. Make sure to plan your restoration process accordingly to avoid any conflicts.

Using the Admin Console

Before beginning the restoration process, it's essential to note that if a shared drive was deleted and needs to be restored, you can do so using the Admin console if it was deleted within the last 25 days. To restore files from a shared drive's trash, go here instead.

Deleting a Shared Drive

If you need to delete multiple shared box network drives at once, follow these steps:

1. Check the confirmation box and then click Delete Shared Drives.

2. Point to the shared drive and click More > Delete.

Visibility of Deleted Shared Drives

Deleted shared drives remain visible in the list of shared drives in your Admin console for 30 days after you delete them. You can filter the list by shared drive name or other attributes to make it easier to find the drives you want to delete.

By following these steps and considering the time zone difference, you should be able to successfully restore a deleted box network drive or files deleted from one in your Google Workspace.

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