SAS ITFirst: Stop Editing Immediately
If files were deleted or overwritten, avoid further edits in that folder until recovery is complete. This reduces version churn and confusion.
Recovery Path
| Scenario | Where to Recover |
|---|---|
| User deleted file in OneDrive | OneDrive Recycle Bin |
| User deleted shared file | SharePoint site Recycle Bin |
| File removed from bin | Second-stage Recycle Bin |
| Older file state needed | Version History |
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+## Recovery Steps
1. Check user Recycle Bin
2. Check SharePoint site Recycle Bin
3. Check second-stage Recycle Bin (admin)
4. Restore previous version if file exists but content changed
5. If beyond retention, restore from backup platform
Retention Reality
Native retention helps, but it is not a complete backup strategy for all scenarios. For business-critical data, use dedicated Microsoft 365 backup.
Prevention Tips
- Enable versioning on critical document libraries
- Apply retention policies by department
- Use least-privilege permissions
- Train staff on sync conflict handling
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