Google Drive: Sorry the File You Requested Does Not Exist [FIXED]

This Google Drive error is usually caused by accidentally deleted files

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Updated onOctober 22, 2024

updated onOctober 22, 2024

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Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist. Make sure that you have the correct URL and that the file existsis a common Google Drive error that could interfere with your work.Read on to see how you can fix it.

How can I fix sorry the file you requested does not exist Google Driver error?

First, confirm that the file URL is correct. Then, go ahead and checkGoogle apps status dashboard. Lastly, try restarting your PC. It does wonders sometimes

You can move on to the advanced fixes after you’ve tried out the basic solution above and the problem persists.

1. Restore deleted files from Google Drive trash folder

If the file you are trying to access is deleted by Google Drive, restoring it from the trash folder might not solve the problem. Follow this guide to overcome instances whereGoogle Drive keeps deleting users files.

2. Disable Windows Defender Firewall temporarily

Don’t forget to turn on Windows Firewall Defender once you have the problem solved. If you are unable to, this linked guide has helped hundreds of users who wereunable to activate Windows Defender.

And if you have a third-party firewall, disable it from the software menu.

3. Clear browsing cookies and cache

We used Chrome as an example, but the process is similar on all other major browsers.

For Windows 11 users, there are other methods to clear cache files. If you are interested, check out this post onhow to quickly clear cache on Windows 11.

4. Reset your browser to default settings

How do I recover permanently deleted files from Google Drive?

You can recover permanently deleted files from Google Drive though the process is a little more complex than one would imagine and takes time. Also, you can only recover files that were owned by you and not simply shared.

To recover Google Drive files, head to theSupport Pageand sign in. Now, fill out the various details in the form and submit it. Once done, wait for a response from Google, but in all likelihood, they should be able to recover the file if it had been deleted recently.

What causes Sorry the file you requested does not exist error in Google Drive?

If you receive this message when trying to access a document shared with you or owned by you on Google Drive, then you should suspect these possible causes:

Now you are aware of the possible reasons why you keep on receiving the error message. Next, look at solutions to get you back on your file.

Google Drive is used by millions of people worldwide to store, share and collaborate on documents. Thanks to its wide array of features, team members can collaborate on documents.

Despite its long list of benefits, sometimes users have some nasty scenarios to deal with. One is what we’ve just proffered solution to in this guide. Another one is whenGoogle Drive is not synching.

Does this guide help you solve the problem? Drop us a line in the comment section below.

Google Drive: Sorry the File You Requested Does Not Exist [FIXED]#

How can I fix sorry the file you requested does not exist Google Driver error?#

1. Restore deleted files from Google Drive trash folder#

2. Disable Windows Defender Firewall temporarily#

3. Clear browsing cookies and cache#

4. Reset your browser to default settings#

How do I recover permanently deleted files from Google Drive?#

What causes Sorry the file you requested does not exist error in Google Drive?#