How to Recover Deleted Files Fast

Recover deleted files fast by accessing your Recycle Bin or Trash Bin.

If you accidentally delete files that you didn't intend to delete, you should recover the deleted files fast in order to prevent them from becoming permanently deleted. Depending upon your operating system, your deleted files are temporarily sent to the Recycle Bin or the Trash Bin. You can recover deleted files fast by quickly accessing the Recycle Bin or Trash Bin after the files are deleted.

Instructions

In Windows

1. Double click on the "Recycle Bin" icon to open it and view the contents.

2. Click on the file that you want to recover in order to select it.

3. Click on "Restore Selected Item" from the left navigation pane of the "Recycle Bin" window.

On a Mac

1. Click on the "Trash Bin" icon, which is located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.

2. Click on the file that you want to recover and hold down the mouse button.

3. Drag the file from the "Trash Bin" to the desktop or folder to which you want to restore it.

Tips & Warnings

• In Windows, you can select multiple files to restore at once by holding down the "Control" (Ctrl) key as you click on the files.

• Once your Recycle Bin or Trash Bin is emptied, you cannot recover the deleted files. The Recycle Bin and Trash Bin are emptied once they become full.

References

• X vs XP: Managing Deleted Files (Trash vs. Recycle Bin)