# How to Restore Files and Folders

Restoring any type of Protected Item can be done from either the desktop application or the online Control Panel.

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The online Control Panel can only be used to restore data to the computer where the desktop application is installed, and the device must be online.
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**Restoring Files and Folders using the Desktop Application and the Control Panel**

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Follow these steps to restore files/folders:

1. Click the "Restore" button in the left-hand menu bar
2. Select the Storage Vault containing the backed-up data and click "Next"

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3. Select the Protected Item that you want to restore and click "Next"

   * (Optional) Click the Caret to Unfold the Protected Item, this will allow you to pick from a history of available backups.

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4. Select which files to restore and click "Next"<br>

   * (Optional) By default, all files are restored. You can use the "Choose files" radio option to select individual files or folders to restore.

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5. Select the destination path to restore to and click "Next"

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The restore job will start within the main window interface.

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