How Do I Find Deleted Files on Windows 8?
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Where do deleted files go in Windows 8?

Normally, when you delete a file or folder, Windows 8.1 moves the object to the Recycle Bin. Objects remain in the Recycle Bin indefinitely, allowing you to restore something you deleted long after you did so. In File Explorer, select Desktop under Favorites.

How can I recover permanently deleted files in Windows 8.1 without software?

To Recover Permanently Deleted Files (Including Deleted Recycle Bin Files) Using the Attrib Command:

  1. Go to the start menu, type cmd in the search bar.
  2. Select “Run as administrator” to run the Command Prompt with administrator privilege.
  3. Type attrib -h -r -s /s /d drive letter:*.*”
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