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This can be done manually using a hard drive or using the File History feature.

Check Recycle Bin

To begin with,open your Recycle Bin.

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Search for the file

Once youve opened your recycle bin,find the file youre hoping to restore.

Restore the file

Right-press the fileyou want to recover and then hit theRestoreoption.

This will then move the file back to its original location and out of the Recycle Bin.

screenshot showing the Recycle Bin interface in Windows 11

OpenFile Historyby searching for it using Windows search.

Using File History

Once open, youll be able to see if you have File History turned on.

If you do then selectRestore personal files.

screenshot showing the Recycle Bin interface in Windows 11

Use File History to restore the file

Find the file you want to restore.

Right-punch it and select theRestoreoption.

This will return it to its original location.

screenshot showing Windows Search in Windows 11

screenshot showing File History app in Windows 11

screenshot showing File History app in Windows 11