I woke up to find that 300GB of files had mysteriously disappeared from my OneDrive. I want to clarify that it wasn't me—no one else has access to my computer, and the deletions didn't happen all at once. Instead, groups of files were deleted over a few hours. I'm wondering if my system is compromised or if there's a reason for this strange behavior. I'm looking for detailed logs or methods to find out when and how these deletions occurred. Is there any log that Windows maintains to help me trace this issue?
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Have you looked into the Windows Event Log? It's worth checking out. Sometimes, you might find clues there regarding file deletion. The Event Viewer is a bit tricky, but scan for anything around the times you noted the deletions. Just be aware that a lot of info can seem irrelevant, so it might take some digging.
Hey there! First off, is your OneDrive a personal account or a business subscription? It might influence how you can investigate. Have you checked the recycle bin yet? If files are there, you can recover them easily. I think you should look into the OneDrive's version history on the web for the folders in question. Right-click the folder and you can see when files were modified or moved. Just keep in mind cloud storage can be fickle—always have your backups secure just in case!
I didn't realize that. I can see the times the files were deleted, but I wasn’t even awake during those times! I hoped for some kind of Windows log that would show me details about this deletion event to see if it was a glitch or something malicious.
I’ve checked Event Viewer, but it’s confusing. I couldn’t find anything that looked related to file deletions specifically. Any tips on what to look for?