Windows XP - Recycle Bin

RS_MCP

When you do not need unwanted file's, folder's, shortcut's or even applications we usually send them to the recycle bin.

Once deleted in the recycle bin, where do they actually go? Or how do they get deleted? Is it possible to restore from the recycle bin?

I am really intrigued to know!

Big thanks for any responses.

Raj

RS_MCP

No Responses?

Surely someone must know?

dynamik

The data is still on the disk, but is inaccessible by traditional means. Basically, the OS just doesn't see that chunk of data as a file anymore, and will overwrite it as necessary. There is software that can restore this data, and that is why it's important to use some kind of utility to wipe the drive, or physically destroy it, before you get rid of it.

RS_MCP

'Dynamik' is there anything you do not know?

Thank you for this information! I seem to learn something new every time you post something! Can you tell me abit more about this software?

dynamik

I don't mean to burst your bubble, but there's a great deal I don't know.

As far as the software goes, you'll have to research that yourself. There was a thread about it recently: http://www.techexams.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25788

You will also get quite a few results if you type something like file recovery software or data recovery software into Google.

royal

Don't let dynamik fool you. He's an omnipotent being of knowledge.

JDMurray

If you want to try and recover files that have been emptied from the Recycle Bin, I recommend Recuva. If you want to permanently erase files that are in the Recycle Bin, I recommend Eraser. I use 'em both.

And dynamik is just buckin' to be named a junior TE mod.

RS_MCP

Thank you guys!

Lee H

If you want to try and recover files that have been emptied from the Recycle Bin, I recommend Recuva.

Do you recommend this even though the drive dropped its partition, 1000's of photos of my kids are stilol on the drive, all attempts to recover have failed. Though i have not tried Recuva

Any other info would be great

Lee H

JDMurray

Lee H wrote:

Do you recommend this even though the drive dropped its partition, 1000's of photos of my kids are stilol on the drive, all attempts to recover have failed. Though i have not tried Recuva

Recuva is simply a file recovery tool for deleted files and reformatted partitions, and not a disk repair tool, like SpinRite and Active@ Partition Recovery. If the drive has actual electromechanical failures, then it would be best to take it to a professional recovery service.

Sie

RS_MCP wrote:

When you do not need unwanted file's, folder's, shortcut's or even applications we usually send them to the recycle bin.

Once deleted in the recycle bin, where do they actually go? Or how do they get deleted? Is it possible to restore from the recycle bin?

I am really intrigued to know!

Big thanks for any responses.

Raj

Just a couple of things to note, its best to run a data recovery tool from a Live CD or other Media so the installation of the Recovery Tool does not overwrite the data your recovering itself. You could also install it prior to needing it on your PC just incase, then it doesnt need to be installed post data loss.