How to Recover Files Deleted from the Recycle Bin

To recover a file from the Recycle Bin use these steps:

1. Open the Recycle Bin;
2. Locate the items you want to recover;
3. Click the Restore button to retrieve your selections.

Use these steps to recover data from an empty Recycle Bin:

1. Download and install Disk Drill.
2. Launch the app and select the disk that contains the Recycle Bin.
3. Click the Search for lost data button to start scanning.
4. Preview found files and choose those to be recovered.
5. Click Recover to restore the files.

Recover deleted files from the Windows 10 Recycle Bin with these steps:

1. Open the Recycle Bin by clicking its icon.
2. Locate the items you wish to recover.
3. Select the files or folders for recovery by highlighting their checkbox.
4. Right-click and choose Restore to recover the data to its original location.

To recover deleted files from the Recycle Bin without software:

1. Open the Start menu and type "file history".
2. Choose the "Restore your files with File History" option.
3. Сlick the "History" button to show all your backed up folders.
4. Select what files you want to restore and click the "Restore" button.

Items may not appear in the Recycle Bin for several reasons. The system may be set up to skip the bin and permanently delete data. In this case, you need to enable the Recycle Bin by right-clicking on its icon and selecting Properties. You might need to add space to the Bin so it can handle large files.

Yes, you can. The free trial version of Disk Drill enables you to recover up to 500 MB of data before upgrading to the pro version of the software. This is the best way to discover the power and intuitive ease of operation of the tool by performing a real data recovery without any financial commitment.

Yes you can, with Disk Drill data recovery software. Here’s how to do it.

1. Download, install, and launch the free version of Disk Drill.
2. Select the disk that contained the Recycle Bin from the app’s list of available devices.
3. Click the Search for lost data button to start the scanning algorithms.
4. Preview the recoverable data and select the files you want to restore.
5. Click the Recover button to perform the recovery. The free Windows version of Disk Drill lets you restore up to 500 MB for free.

When files are emptied from the Recycle Bin they still physically exist on your hard drive. They remain there until the space they occupied is overwritten by new data. Once they are overwritten, the only recovery method is using backup storage media.

To undo the process of emptying the Recycle Bin you will need to use data recovery software or a backup of the deleted items. As long as the data has not been overwritten, it can be recovered with software like Disk Drill.

You cannot delete the Recycle Bin but you can delete its icon. If your Recycle Bin is corrupted, it may disappear from your desktop. Use this procedure to get it back:

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings.
2. Select Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
3. Select the Recycle Bin check box > Apply.

Use this procedure to change the space allocated to the Recycle Bin.

1. Right-click on the Recycle Bin and select Properties.
2. Modify the value in the Custom size field to the amount of space you prefer.
3. Click Apply.

Use these steps to show or unhide the Recycle Bin Icon.

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings.
2. Select Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
3. Select the Recycle Bin check box > Apply.

You can stop Windows from instantly deleting files by activating the deletion confirmation dialog box. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Recycle Bin and select properties.
2. Open the General Tab.
3. Check the box next to Display delete confirmation dialog.

To recover files from the Windows 11 Recycle Bin:

1. Locate the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop and double-click it.
2. Select each file you want to recover (you can either click and drag with your mouse or hold the Shift key while clicking on individual files).
3. Either click and drag the selected files to a safe location outside the Recycle Bin or right-click any selected file and choose the Restore option to move the selected files to their original locations.