SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Restore a deleted file
Put a file back from the Recycle Bin.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 4
Open Recycle Bin
Double-click Recycle Bin on the desktop.
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STEP 1
Open Recycle Bin
Double-click Recycle Bin on the desktop.
STEP 2
Find the file
Look for the file. Sort by Date deleted if the list is long.
STEP 3
Restore it
Right-click the file and choose Restore.
STEP 4
Find it again
The file returns to the folder it came from. Check the Original location column if you are unsure where that was.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.