Reference number: CH001009

What files are not sent to the Windows Recycling Bin?

Question:

What files are not sent to the Windows Recycling Bin?

Answer:

Files that are stored on a floppy disk drive, flash drives, other removable disk drive, or network drive or files that are deleted from the Windows command prompt (MS-DOS prompt) are not sent to the Windows Recycling Bin.

If you've deleted a file that is stored on one of these mediums or have deleted a file from the command prompt and are wanting to recover the file see document CH000342.

Additional information:

• See our Recycle Bin dictionary definition for additional information and related links.
• Additional information about managing and emptying the recycling Bin can be found on document CH000824.