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I have lost all my desktop flows. but i didn't delete them. how to recover them?

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Srini007 3,463 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hi @CU15121014-0,

Check if you choose the correct Environment that your flows were developed / shared

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Hi,

Note: Open Power Automate Desktop and click premium and extend trail (If you're using free version)

Method 1: Browser & Cookie Issues

Power Automate flows utilize cookies to function. If blocking all cookies/trackers, this can affect flow availability.

Fix:

Clear browser cache and cookies

Disable ad blockers for Power Automate sites

Allow cookies for:

*.microsoft.com

*.powerautomate.com

*.powerapps.com

Method 2: Reinstall Power Automate Desktop

Uninstall and reinstall the Power Automate desktop and the issue is solved - you can see the flow and environment both.

Steps:

Before uninstalling: Export/backup your flows if visible in portal

Uninstall Power Automate Desktop

Restart your computer

Download and install latest version from Microsoft

Sign in with the same account

Method 3: Check for Soft-Deleted Flows

When you delete a flow, it isn't lost forever. It's only "soft-deleted" and it stays in that state for 21 days.

Recovery Steps:

Go to Power Automate Portal

Check Recycle Bin or Deleted Items

Use PowerShell to restore deleted flows (within 21 days)

Method 4: Local File Recovery

Go to the C:\Users*username*\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop folder

Check these locations:

C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop\ C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop\ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Power Automate Desktop\

Look for:

.flow files

Backup folders

Recent file modifications

Method 5: License & Environment Issues

Export the desktop flows from the non-default environment and import them to the default environment.

Steps:

Check if your license is active

Verify environment permissions

If flows are in non-default environment:

Export from current environment

Import to default environment

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Riyaz

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