How to restore the trash and folder?

Many, especially novice usersthe computer at least once had to mistakenly delete the necessary files, folders and even a basket from the desktop. And then there is a problem, how to restore the basket and folders?

Restore Recycle Bin

Return cart to workplace is very simple, andwill take this action literally a minute. However, inexperienced users usually do not know how to restore the basket, and start looking for information on the Internet. And you can do this in two ways - through the Control Panel or on the Desktop.

How do I restore the Recycle Bin through the Desktop? To do this, right-click on the desktop and select the "Personalization" section in the opened list. In the left column of the window that opens, click on the line "Change icons", check the box "Basket". It remains to click on "Apply" and "OK" below. The basket icon will return to the Desktop.

How do I restore the Recycle Bin through the Control Panel? Click "Start", then "Control Panel" and "Appearance". A window will open in which to find the section "Personalization". Then proceed exactly as on the desktop.

Recover a file from the Recycle Bin

Each user had occasionaldelete files. Can I return deleted folders and files? First you need to check the cart - maybe the files are there. Restore from the Recycle Bin - nothing is easier. To do this, open the trash and find the deleted file, select it, right-click on it, select "Restore" from the drop-down list. The object will be restored to the location from which it was deleted.

Recover file if the trash is cleared

It is somewhat more difficult to return a file if the bin is cleared. You can restore the folder after cleaning the Recycle Bin using special programs that you need to install on your computer.

You should be aware that after deleting the file from thebaskets only its name is erased, and the file remains on the hard drive, but only until a new one is written over it. In order to detect files without names, you need a special program. On the Internet you can find free and paid applications for file recovery. When downloading the program can not be stored on the same disk, where there are folders that need to be restored. Otherwise, the program files can be overwritten by lost folders, and then they can not be returned.

One such program is freeRecuva, the latest version of which is easy to find on the Internet and download. Then the downloaded program should be installed on the computer, following simple and understandable prompts. During installation, it's important not to forget that you can not install it on the same disk as the files you are looking for. If the lost folder is on the C drive, you should change the path to the file in the installation window, because by default all programs are installed on this disk.

After installing and clicking the word "Done" on thethe recovery wizard will appear. You will be asked to specify the type of file to restore: document, music, video, and others. You should note the type and go to the next window, where you need to note the location of the file, choosing from the suggested options. After clicking "Next" the program prompts you to start the search. It is necessary to tick the "Advanced search" checkbox and click "Start".

The volume of the disk and the power of the computer will bedepend on the search time, which can last more than a dozen minutes. After that, the program will output a list of files that can be restored. It is required to find among them the lost file, put a tick next to it and click "Restore". The wizard will prompt you to select the folder where you want to place the recovered document or photo. After a few seconds, the file will be returned to the computer.

If the file "View unavailable" is found at the location of the desired file, it means that there is a new record on top of it and recovery is impossible.

The program offers a transition to advanced mode. In this case, the list will look like a table, and you will be able to see the contents of the files.