How to Retrieve Data That Has Already Been Deleted
The Windows operating system allows a user to delete unwanted files and programs with two clicks --- to delete and to confirm deletion. The deleted files go to the recycle bin. This bin stores all the deleted files and programs until the user empties the it. While a file is still in the recycle bin, a user can retrieve or recover that file. The process of retrieving deleted files takes just a few minutes.
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Instructions
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Click the "Recycle Bin" on the desktop.
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Search all the files in the bin to locate the deleted file you want to retrieve.
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Right-click the file. The drop-down menu opens.
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Click "Restore." The file returns to its original location.
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