How to Fix 'Missing Drive Files on Desktop'? (Bug Fixed)

Discover comprehensive solution to recover files in Google Drive for Desktop version. Follow step-by-step instructions Resolve issues efficiently

How to Fix 'Missing Drive Files on Desktop'? (Bug Fixed)

Table of Contents [ hide ] Missing Drive Files on Desktop? Last Month several Google Drive users experienced a problem of missing Google Drive files. However, Google says the issue only impacted a 'small subset' of Drive users on the desktop who are using 'Version 84' due to a bug, Google has addressed this issue of missing files on Google Drive for desktop by providing a proper solution. Users are instructed to download and open the latest version of Google Drive for Windows or macOS. Afterward, they need to run the app's recovery tool by clicking the Drive icon in the menu bar or system tray, pressing and holding Shift, clicking Settings, and selecting "Recover from backups." The recovery process will create a new folder named "Google Drive recovery" to store the recovered files. If users encounter problems, they can submit feedback through the Drive for a desktop app using the hashtag #DFD84 and including diagnostic logs. Additionally, Google off…

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