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MANAGING RECYCLE BIN
Recycle Bin is a default folder that appears on the desktop of the computer. Files and folders deleted
by the user are stored in the Recycle Bin. These deleted files and folders are not permanently
removed from the hard drive and, if needed, can be restored to their original storage location.
Restoring a File/Folder
You can retrieve the deleted files or folders from the Recycle Bin. To retrieve a file/folder, follow
the given steps:
Step 1: Open the Recycle Bin by double-clicking the icon.
Step 2: Right click on the file/folder in Recycle Bin. 1
Step 3: Select the Restore option from the shortcut menu.
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The file will be restored to its previous location.
Permanently Deleting a File/Folder
In order to delete a file or folder permanently, follow 1
the given steps:
Step 1: Right click on the file/folder in Recycle Bin.
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A context menu appears.
Step 2: Click on the Delete option.
The file/folder is deleted permanently from the
computer system.
DISK DEFRAGMENTATION
When we create or edit a file, it can get stored in separate pieces across different memory
locations on the hard drive, leading to fragmentation. This makes the system work harder to read
the file, which can slow down the computer. The Disk Defragmenter in Windows reorganises
fragmented data to improve efficiency.
To access Disk Defragmenter in Windows 10 or Windows 11, follow the given steps:
Step 1: Click on the Start button.
Step 2: Type Defragment and Optimize Drives in the search box.
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