What Is Windows 10 Recycle Bin?

Windows 10 Recycle Bin is an important element on your box.

Where Is the Recycle Bin?

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By default, the Recycle Bin is located on the top-left side of your desktop.

It is a waste-paper basket shape.

It is an empty basket if there are no files in it.

open recycle bin using Windows search

Otherwise, it is a basket with some waste papers in it.

you could move the Recycle Bin location as your wish.

you could just press and hold the Recycle Bin icon and then move it to your preferred location.

pin to Start

All in all, it is very easy to find the Recycle Bin location.

How to Open Windows 10 Recycle Bin?

It is very easy to open it on your box.

open Recycle Bin from Start menu

However, in different circumstances, you may need to use other methods to open it.

Now, we will show you 9 easy methods.

you might familiarize yourself with them and use them at the right time.

open recycle bin from the taskbar

#1.

From the Desktop

This is the universal method to open Windows 10 Recycle Bin.

it’s possible for you to just double-click its icon on the desktop to open it.

open Recycle Bin in File Explorer

you could also right-click it and then selectOpento access it.

#2. you’ve got the option to use it to search Recycle Bin and then open it.

#3.

select Recycle Bin

Right-click Recycle Bin and then selectPin to Start.

ClickStartand you could find Recycle from the Start menu.

#4.

find Recycle Bin in Desktop

#5.

#6.

Via Run

#7.

open with Run

Shrink the window for This PC to see the Recycle Bin on the desktop.

Drag Recycle Bin to Quick access.

Recycle Bin will be shown in Quick access.

add Recycle Bin to Quick access

#8.

Use Windows PowerShell

You dont need to remember all these methods.

Then, you’re free to select your needed files to restore.

use Windows PowerShell to open Recycle Bin

The selected files will be restored to their original location.

However, if you cant find your desired files in Recycle Bin, they should be permanently deleted.

If you want to recover more, you’re free to upgrade this software to a full edition.