How to Recover Files Emptied from Recycle Bin

By ankita bose Jun 27, 2024, 20:42 IST

If you accidentally erased Windows 10 or 11 files, don't worry. There are four ways to recover them. You can get them from the recycling tank first. WinfrGUI file recovery can recover files emptied from recycle bin. Each strategy will be explained in depth.

Is it possible to recover deleted files from the repository?

Windows has the ability to recover deleted data from recycling tanks. The recycled tanks on your computer store unintentionally erased files for a specified period of time. You can search and recover the delete files and folders without losing any data.

However, there may be situations where your recycling tank is empty, or a file that has expired and is deleted immediately. In such a case, if the new information is not rewritten, there is still a chance to revive it even if you do not see it. So it is important not to use your computer immediately until you have successfully revived the erased file or removed the trash.

How to recover deleted files from the repository after empty

There are four reliable ways to recover deleted files from recycling tanks. Each one uses a different Windows file recovery tool and resolves a different situation. It is important to understand the capabilities of each method.

Recovering empty files from recycled tanks using software

When a file is permanently deleted, such as using the "Shift + Delete" command, or avoiding recycling tanks due to its large file size or full tanks. You will need to use additional tools. WinfrGUI is a free data recovery tool that can scan your computer's drives carefully and recover permanently erased files that are not in the recycled tank.

To recover deleted files from recycled tanks using WinfrGUI, follow these three steps:

  • Start WinfrGUI recovery software and select the recycling cistern you want to scan for deleted files. This option allows you to recover data from specific locations, including SSDs, which is more efficient than scanning all disks. The software will scan quickly for all delete files and perform automatic deep scans to find more missing files.
  • The found items are sorted by file type such as photos, videos, audio documents, and so on in an empty recycling tank. You can filter the scan results to find specific files and look at samples to see if they are what you're looking for.
  • Click on the "Recover" button to restore the selected file value. Select a new storage location on your computer that has no conflict to prevent file corruption or rewrite. Make sure your drive has enough space to store the recovered file.

Recover deleted items from the recycling tank using the recovery function.

If the recycling tanks still have deleted files or if they are still in the recycle process, you can easily recover them. Follow these steps:

  • Double-click the Recycle Tank icon on your desktop to open it.
  • Find the deleted files you want to recover. You can use the search bar in the top right corner to find specific files.
  • Select a deleted file or use the control button to select multiple files.
  • Right-click on the selected items and select "Restore" to move them back to their original position. Alternatively, you can go to the "Manage" tab in the top bar and click on "Reset Selected Items" to recover them.

Please note that the recovered files will reappear in their original location with their original content, date and time, etc. allowing you to access and reuse them.

Recovering deleted items from the recycling tank using the file history

If you enable Windows file history, you can quickly recover lost files. However, this method requires a backup. For Windows 8/10/11 users, follow these steps:

  • Go to the Control Panel and click "File History".
  • Click on "Recover Personal Files" to get your backup.
  • Select the file you want to recover using the left and right arrow keys.

For Windows 7 users, you can recover files from the backup using the switch and restore function:

  • Click Start, then go to Control Panel
  • Select "System and Security"
  • Click on "Backup and Recover" and then select "Recover My Files".
  • Follow the instructions on the screen to recover permanently deleted files that are not in the recycling tank.

We recommend the use of a professional backup solution and special storage device for constantly switching important data and preventing file loss.

Restore Recycle Bin with the Previous Version

If your recycle tank cannot restore erased computer data and folders. You can search earlier tank variants. This strategy may not work, but is worth trying. You can retrieve deleted things from recycling tanks in prior versions:

  • Start Windows File Explorer.
  • Visit the deleted content folder. Open "Properties" by right-clicking the folder.
  • Select "Previous version". Select a pre-delete version and click "Restore".

Check the original computer location for the missing file after recovery. If this fails, contact WinfrGUI for assistance.

More tips on using Windows Recycling Tanks

Here are two more tips related to recyclable tank recovery. These tips will help you increase the area allocated for recycled tanks and fix any problems that occur with damaged tanks:

  • To add more space to the recycling tank and prevent permanent deletion of files due to insufficient space. Right-click on the tank and select "Properties". Enable the "Custom Size" option and adjust the desired size for the recycle tank. Click "Use" and then "OK" to save and apply changes.
  • If the recycling tank is damaged and does not work properly, follow these steps to fix the problem: Right-click on your desktop and select "Personalize" in the left bar. Click on "Theme" on the right bar, click on "Desktop Settings Icon". Select the "Recycle Bin" icon, click "Restore Default" and press "Apply".

You can refer to the above method to display or restore recyclable tank icons in Windows 10.

Conclusion

To sum up this post, there are three simple ways to recover deleted files from recycling tanks. WinfrGUI can help you recover temporary or permanently removed files, as well as retrieving files from SD cards. Do not forget to use professional backup solutions and special storage devices to regularly switch your necessary data and prevent file loss.