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[ron12038]

how to retrieve deleted items from computer

[ACtheTROLL]

Not sure what software or level of deleting you are asking about.

the recycle bin is a big "safety net" on the windows desktop
it works on a last in last out basis ... so when it's fullthe oldest files are deleted permanently to make room for the next batch.

To undelete - right click on the bin | explore | find the file(s) right click the file(s) | restore ....!
(clicking properties will allow you to increase, decrease or disable this safety feature)

If deleted using a command prompt or bypassing the recycle bin .. you will need something like O&O undelete .... or if you use norton ... the protected bin feature will do the job.

in all cases
you need to stop using the system IMMEDIATELY you realise what you've done because if you continue windows just might save another file into this "free" space ... and then your old file is effectively gone for ever.

[Mrs.Sippy]

If you're talking about file/program recovery, drop me a line and I'll send you a program. It's quite small so should travel as an attachment.
[email protected]

[abranei]

ACtheTroll's last paragraph is spot on!

The only addition the comments are you need to pull the power by removed the power lead then the battery if its a laptop. This will stop Windows doing its shutdown procedure which could overwrite the space in which you delete files exists.

I suggest using a professional recovery company if your file is highly important as some of the recovery programs can write to the disk which increases the chance of you not recovering your file.

FYI - When a file is deleted the file still existing on the disk until its overwritten. Windows basically puts a flag to say "feel free to write in this space"