Google has introduced a new feature in Drive that allows users to recover lost files, but there's a catch—it requires local storage and a command-line interface. To access this feature, users need to install the latest version of Google Drive for Windows or macOS.

Once installed, users can click on the Google Drive icon in the menu bar. While pressing the Shift key, select 'Settings' and then select the 'Recover from Backup' option. If the process is successful, a message will appear saying 'Recovery has started'.

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On completion of the recovery process, Google will organize all the recovered files in the newly created folder 'Google Drive Recovery'.

For users to encounter any issues during the process, Google recommends providing feedback through the Drive desktop application. Users can add the hashtag #DFD84 and the option to add diagnostic logs is checked. Additionally, Google's support page describes an alternative method for data recovery using the command line interface, along with various troubleshooting steps.