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Chapter 4: Windows Basics
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To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:

1Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists
the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.
2Tap the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how
to select multiple files and folders, see “Keyboard shortcuts” on page75.
3Tap File, then tap Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to
their original locations.

To empty the Recycle Bin:

1Double-tap the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window
opens.
2Tap File, then tap Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that
you want to empty the bin.
3Tap Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.
Browsing for files and folders
A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop.
It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder,
and so on.
Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or
folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.
Help and
Support For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin, tap
Start, then tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Help and
Support Center Search box , then
tap the arrow.