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Here's how to Fix OneDrive files missing from folder.

There are a few things you can try if your OneDrive files are missing from a folder:

1. **Check your internet connection.** OneDrive needs an internet connection to sync files. Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet and that you are signed in to your OneDrive account.
2. **Restart OneDrive.** Sometimes, restarting OneDrive can fix problems with syncing. To restart OneDrive, open the Start menu and type "OneDrive." Click on "OneDrive" and then click on "Settings." Under "Account," click on "Disconnect." Once OneDrive has been disconnected, click on "Reconnect."
3. **Check your OneDrive folder permissions.** Make sure that you have the correct permissions to access your OneDrive folder. To check your permissions, right-click on your OneDrive folder and select "Properties." Under "Security," click on "Edit." Make sure that your user account is listed under "Group or user names." If your user account is not listed, click on "Add" and add your user account. Once your user account has been added, make sure that the "Full control" checkbox is checked.
4. **Restore your OneDrive files from a backup.** If you have a backup of your OneDrive files, you can restore them from the backup. To restore your OneDrive files from a backup, open the OneDrive website and sign in to your account. Click on the "Restore" tab and then click on "Restore." Select the files that you want to restore and then click on "Restore."
5. **Contact Microsoft support.** If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still having trouble, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

i. Here are some ways to recover lost files in OneDrive:

1. **Check the Recycle Bin.** When you delete a file from OneDrive, it is not immediately deleted. It is first sent to the Recycle Bin. You can restore files from the Recycle Bin by opening the OneDrive website, clicking on the "Recycle Bin" tab, and then selecting the files that you want to restore.
2. **Use the Restore feature.** If you have accidentally deleted a file from OneDrive, you can use the Restore feature to restore it. To use the Restore feature, open the OneDrive website, click on the "Restore" tab, and then select the files that you want to restore.
3. **Use the Version history feature.** If you have made changes to a file in OneDrive, you can use the Version history feature to restore a previous version of the file. To use the Version history feature, open the OneDrive website, right-click on the file that you want to restore, and then select "Version history." Select the version of the file that you want to restore and then click on "Restore."
4. **Use a data recovery tool.** If you have lost a file from OneDrive and it is not in the Recycle Bin or the Version history, you can use a data recovery tool to try to recover it. There are many data recovery tools available, both free and paid. Some of the most popular data recovery tools include Recuva, Disk Drill, and PhotoRec.

If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still unable to recover your lost files, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

ii. There are a few reasons why OneDrive might be deleting your files.

* **You have reached your storage limit.** OneDrive offers a variety of storage plans, and if you have reached your storage limit, OneDrive will start deleting files to free up space.
* **Your files are in violation of the OneDrive terms of service.** OneDrive has a set of terms of service that you agree to when you sign up for an account. If you violate these terms, OneDrive may delete your files.
* **Your files are infected with malware.** OneDrive may delete files that are infected with malware to protect your computer.
* **There is a problem with your OneDrive account.** If there is a problem with your OneDrive account, such as if your account has been suspended or deleted, OneDrive may delete your files.

If you are not sure why OneDrive is deleting your files, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

Here are some things you can do to prevent OneDrive from deleting your files:

* **Upgrade your storage plan.** If you have reached your storage limit, you can upgrade your storage plan to get more space.
* **Be careful about what files you upload to OneDrive.** Make sure that you are not uploading files that violate the OneDrive terms of service.
* **Keep your antivirus software up to date.** Antivirus software can help protect your computer from malware.
* **Back up your files regularly.** If you have a backup of your files, you can restore them if OneDrive deletes them.
* **Contact Microsoft support if you have any problems.** If you are having problems with OneDrive, you can contact Microsoft support for help.