Recovery of deleted files from the recycle bin

Restoring deleted files from the Recycle Bin can be a fairly simple process if you act quickly. Here are some recovery methods:

1. Moving the file back to the original folder: If you accidentally deleted the file or moved it to the trash, open the trash on the desktop (usually it is located on the right) and find the desired file. Then right-click on it and select "Restore". The file will be automatically moved back to its place.

2. Using the “Ctrl+Z” command: If the deleted file has not yet moved to the trash, you can use the Ctrl+Z key combination to cancel the last action (deletion). Just open the explorer window or any other file manager program, where your entire data storage system was visible - it is waiting for the opportunity to return everything to its original format.

3. Using specialized programs: There are a large number of free programs for Windows and Mac OS X that will help scan a computer disk/partition/USB flash card and restore deleted files. Some of them: Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free, Disk Drill.

4. Recovery using a backup: If you have regularly backed up your system or data to an external hard drive/cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox), you can try to restore the deleted file from there.

It is important to note that the faster you take measures to restore the file after its accidental deletion, the more chances you will be able to successfully complete the process without losing information.

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