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When a file is deleted in Windows, it is typically moved to the Recycle Bin, allowing for easy restoration unless the Recycle Bin is emptied. If the file is permanently deleted (using Shift + Delete), the data remains on the hard drive until it is overwritten by new data, making recovery possible with specialized software. Additionally, files deleted from the Recycle Bin do not disappear immediately; the file system merely marks the space as available for new data. Finally, Windows provides a built-in tool called File History for backing up and restoring previous versions of files.

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