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.

With Power Query in Excel 365, you can do just that. This powerful tool allows you to merge files from a folder into a single dataset, automatically updating as new files are added.

Q. When I open Excel, I always have to choose Blank workbook. Is there any way to have Excel do this automatically and skip the step of getting the Start screen? Q. I have a folder of Excel files that ...

While there is a way for you to open two Excel workbooks at the same time, you can also open multiple spreadsheets in separate windows. Learn how!

A new window file browser appears. Browse to the folder that contains the file you want a viewer to open in Excel. Highlight the spreadsheet filename, and then click "Select." ...