How to Restore a Deleted File on Windows XP
The recycle bin in Windows XP allows you to recover items that you have mistakenly deleted. The recycle bin acts as a buffer so that if you want to retrieve a file after deleting it, you can find it easily. It takes a minute to restore a file in your recycle bin.
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Instructions
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Find your recycle bin icon on your computer. Double-click on the icon.
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View the files that are in your recycle bin when the window appears showing its contents.
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Left-[click and drag the file that you want to undelete on to your desktop. You can also right-click, scroll down and click "Restore." The file will be restored to its original location.
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