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Yes it is but it is a file containing unusable information unless restored by removing it from the file.

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Q: Is the recycle bin on a computer a file?
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If a file is in the recycle bin it is completely removed from your computer?

no it can be recoverd from recycle bin. if you want it to removed from your computer you have to delete it.


What is the function of the recycle bin in the computer?

If you delete a file from your computer, it goes straight into the recycle bin. Some people think that once it has been sent to the recycle bin, it has been terminated but it just stays in the recycle bin and if you want to get that file back then you can get it by restoring it from the recycle bin. If you want to delete it permanently, delete it from the recycle bin.


Are items that are placed in the recycle bin on a computer are immediately deleted from the computer?

In short no. but the longer answer is well, longer. when a file is deleted from explorer, it is sent to the recycle bin. when you delete it from the recycle bin, it is gone forever. the recycle bin is like an "are you sure" thingy.


Where is the recycle bin file located?

Usually it can be found already located on your desktop, however, if you are using a windows pc and the recycle bin is not on your desktop: go to start, computer, desktop, and click 'recycle bin'.


What is the use of the recycle bin?

When you delete a file or folder from your computer then it does not permanently deleted from your computer, it goes in recycle bin folder. Recycle bin allows users to browse deleted files, undelete those files that were deleted by mistake, or delete them permanently.


I accidentally deleted a file from my computer, is there any sort of recycle bin recovery software available online?

Windows has a built in Recycle Bin in all versions of Windows. This is available to help to recover files accidnetly deleted. You can retrieve a file in the recycle bin in Microsoft. It remains until the files are emptied from the Recycle bin. If the deleted files have been


How do you use my recycling bin on computer?

Drag a file over the recycling bin icon then release or click on the file and press the delete key (top right of keyboard). To empty the bin and destroy the files you've sent to the bin right click on the bin and left click 'Empty Recycle Bin'.


What is the simplest way to get rid of an unwanted file?

Move said file into the Recycle Bin and then proceed by emptying the Recycle Bin.


When a file is moved to the recycle bin the size of the file changes?

Yes. This is because the files that are moved to the recycle bin are compressed.


What is the simplest way to permanently get rid of an unwanted file?

Move said file into the Recycle Bin and then proceed by emptying the Recycle Bin.


What is the simplest way to permanently get rid of unwanted file?

Move said file into the Recycle Bin and then proceed by emptying the Recycle Bin.


How often should you empty recycle bin on computer?

It is not necessary to ever empty your desktop recycle bin. The recycle bin has a certain amount of disk-space dedicated to it. When a new file is deleted (and falls into the recycle bin) an older file will fall out (and into permanent oblivion). So you can happily use your computer for years and years without ever emptying the recycle bin and it will never cause problems. So the answer to your question is... However often you like, or not at all.