But, you can use Excel to view files and folder details of a directory, which would be helpful to you to know at least the list of files and folders that were deleted.

Unfortunately, Microsoft Excel doesn't include a one-step method for importing a file list from Windows Explorer, but Windows 7 offers an easy workaround.

Learn how to create multiple folders at once from Excel cells or values. Create a .bat file with cells to create folders on Windows 11/10.

I have a bunch of DVDs, each filled with dozens of files. I want to create a list of the contents of these discs and put it into a spreadsheet. I want to list the file name, type and size. So far ...

Use one or both of these simple Microsoft Excel macros to list all the sheets in an Excel workbook.

Figure B How to use the UNIQUE () function in Excel If you’re using Microsoft 365 or one of the 2019 standalone versions of Excel, you can quickly create a dynamic list using the UNIQUE () function.

How to create an automated list of worksheet names in Excel -- and add a table of contents.