# Restore from Deleted Protected Item

To restore files from a protected item that has been deleted, open the restore menu in the eazyBackup app , select the storage vault, check "show unknown items"

Step 1. Select the restore menu.

<img src="https://eazybackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/restore_deleted_item_1.png" alt="" width="563">

Step 2. Select a storage vault or continue with the default if you only have one.

<img src="https://eazybackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/restore_deleted_item_2.png" alt="" width="563">

Step 3. Tick the "Show unknown items" box.

* Deleted Protected Items will appear as "Unknown" items
* Click the caret to expand the Protected Item to view all available dates you can restore from.

<img src="https://eazybackup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/restore_deleted_item_3.png" alt="" width="563">

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