Gateway GT4015H manual Searching for files, To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin

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To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.

2Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see “Shortcuts” on page 34.

3Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations.

Caution

Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.

Help & Support

For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box, then click the arrow.

To empty the Recycle Bin:

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens.

2Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin.

3Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.

Searching for files

If you are looking for a particular file or folder or a set of files or folders that have characteristics in common, but you do not remember where they are stored on your hard drive, you can use the Search utility to search by:

■Name or part of a name

■Creation date

■Modification date

■File type

■Text contained in the file

■Time period in which it was created or modified

You can also combine search criteria to refine searches.

Files and folders found using this utility can be opened, copied, cut, renamed, or deleted directly from the list in the results window.

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