Restoring a Stubbed File
This procedure explains how users can restore archived OneDrive files directly from the CrashPlan portal using the Manage My Assets restore workflow.
Restoring a Stubbed OneDrive File
Navigate to: CrashPlan Portal → Manage My Assets → OneDrive
Locate the required stubbed OneDrive item.
Right-click the item and select Restore.
Verify that the Restore Settings modal opens.
Configuring Restore Options
Within the Restore Options section, review the Remove links from source toggle.
The Remove links from source option is enabled by default.
When restore is initiated with this option enabled:
The stubbed URL item is removed from OneDrive
The original file is restored in place
The original file format is restored
The original file size is restored
This returns the item to its normal OneDrive state.
If the Remove links from source option is disabled before initiating restore:
The original file is restored to the selected destination path
The stubbed URL reference remains available in OneDrive
This allows users to temporarily preserve both:
The restored original file
The archived URL stub reference
You can later remove the stubbed reference manually (if required).
To complete the Restore operation:
Review the selected restore settings.
Click Restore to begin the restore operation.
Verify that the restore completes successfully and the file is available based on the selected restore option.