How to Recover Deleted Files From Windows
When you delete files from Windows, they are not instantly wiped off of your computer. Rather, they are placed temporarily in a location known as the Recycle Bin. Therefore, if you accidentally delete files from Windows, cannot locate a file you do not remember deleting or simply decide that you need a file back that you deleted, you may be able to recover the deleted files from Windows.
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Instructions
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Double-click on the icon of the Recycle Bin that is located on your Windows computer's desktop. The files located within the Recycle Bin are listed in the Recycle Bin window that pops up on your computer screen.
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Scroll through the list of files located in your Recycle Bin until you find the file that you want to recover. Click on that file to highlight it.
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Click on the link located in the left vertical navigation pane that states "Restore Selected Item" to recover the deleted file.
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Tips & Warnings
Hold down the "Control" ("Ctrl") key as you click to select multiple files at once, and then press the "Restore Selected Items" link to restore them all at once.
If your Recycle Bin has been emptied, then your files may not be recoverable.
