file restord from recycle bin

How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch which
location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.

 

"SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
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> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.

 

SBS user;1101276 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
> which
> location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


The file is being restored to the same place (folder) from where you
deleted it.


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whs

 

On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:31 -0400, Michael wrote:
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> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Quoting from the OP: "I don't remember the file name".

OP, you need to remember the file name or something about it that you can
search for. Even part of the name might work, or the file-name extension
could help. Or open the program you last opened it in and see if it's in
the list of recent files opened. Or go to the start menu - recent files.
Use your imagination or forget about the file.

Here's another alternative: go into a meditative state, or take a break and
don't think about it, and see if it pops into your head.

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On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:49 -0500, whs wrote:
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> SBS user;1101276 Wrote: <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>> which
>> location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>
> The file is being restored to the same place (folder) from where you
> deleted it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

You are causing me to say to self "duh!".

Well, if that's part of what he can't remember (as I seem to have assumed),
then maybe my post will be helpful to him after all.

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Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

 

"Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> a écrit dans le message de
news:aydh443nah5m$.kva0tqpskhsk.dlg@40tude.net...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:31 -0400, Michael wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Quoting from the OP: "I don't remember the file name".
>
> OP, you need to remember the file name or something about it that you can
> search for. Even part of the name might work, or the file-name extension
> could help. Or open the program you last opened it in and see if it's in
> the list of recent files opened. Or go to the start menu - recent files.
> Use your imagination or forget about the file.
>
> Here's another alternative: go into a meditative state, or take a break
> and
> don't think about it, and see if it pops into your head.
>
> --
> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The really stupid thing about the recycle bin is that you can't restore to a
directory of your own choosing.

 

"Daddy Tadpole" <nobody@wanadoo.fr> wrote in message
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>
> "Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> a écrit dans le message de
> news:aydh443nah5m$.kva0tqpskhsk.dlg@40tude.net...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:31 -0400, Michael wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>>>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.
>>>
>>> Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Quoting from the OP: "I don't remember the file name".
>>
>> OP, you need to remember the file name or something about it that you can
>> search for. Even part of the name might work, or the file-name extension
>> could help. Or open the program you last opened it in and see if it's in
>> the list of recent files opened. Or go to the start menu - recent files.
>> Use your imagination or forget about the file.
>>
>> Here's another alternative: go into a meditative state, or take a break
>> and
>> don't think about it, and see if it pops into your head.
>>
>> --
>> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> The really stupid thing about the recycle bin is that you can't restore to
> a directory of your own choosing.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

But you can cut and paste a file from the Recycle Bin.

 

or drag the file from the Recycle bin to where ever you want...


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"Michael" <the_real_mike@garbagemail.com> wrote in message
news:ubSvusIEKHA.1516@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Daddy Tadpole" <nobody@wanadoo.fr> wrote in message
> news:%23WTyhjIEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>
>> "Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> a écrit dans le message de
>> news:aydh443nah5m$.kva0tqpskhsk.dlg@40tude.net...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:31 -0400, Michael wrote:
>>>
>>>> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>>>>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.
>>>>
>>>> Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.
>>>
>>> Quoting from the OP: "I don't remember the file name".
>>>
>>> OP, you need to remember the file name or something about it that you
>>> can
>>> search for. Even part of the name might work, or the file-name extension
>>> could help. Or open the program you last opened it in and see if it's in
>>> the list of recent files opened. Or go to the start menu - recent files.
>>> Use your imagination or forget about the file.
>>>
>>> Here's another alternative: go into a meditative state, or take a break
>>> and
>>> don't think about it, and see if it pops into your head.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> The really stupid thing about the recycle bin is that you can't restore
>> to a directory of your own choosing.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> But you can cut and paste a file from the Recycle Bin. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:12:18 +0200, Daddy Tadpole wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> a écrit dans le message de
> news:aydh443nah5m$.kva0tqpskhsk.dlg@40tude.net...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:31 -0400, Michael wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>>>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.
>>>
>>> Do you remember the name of the file? Do a search for it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Quoting from the OP: "I don't remember the file name".
>>
>> OP, you need to remember the file name or something about it that you can
>> search for. Even part of the name might work, or the file-name extension
>> could help. Or open the program you last opened it in and see if it's in
>> the list of recent files opened. Or go to the start menu - recent files.
>> Use your imagination or forget about the file.
>>
>> Here's another alternative: go into a meditative state, or take a break
>> and
>> don't think about it, and see if it pops into your head.
>>
>> --
>> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> The really stupid thing about the recycle bin is that you can't restore to a
> directory of your own choosing.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The really *smart* thing about the recycle bin is that it restores the file
to where it came from.

On the Mac under OS X, you can't restore a file to where it came from
unless you happen to *know* where it came from. Or unless there's a secret
that I never discovered...

--
Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

 

Okay, as I stated I don't remember anything about the file I restored.

Is there some kind of restored file history?
Or, is there a flag on restored files that can be searched for?

I have noticed with other restored files in the past that once they have
been restored they get their old modified date back so I know I cannot
simply search by date modified.


"Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> wrote in message
news:sv37obk7x4ig$.s6s42n25mj0l$.dlg@40tude.net...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:49 -0500, whs wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> SBS user;1101276 Wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>>> which
>>> location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>>
>> The file is being restored to the same place (folder) from where you
>> deleted it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> You are causing me to say to self "duh!".
>
> Well, if that's part of what he can't remember (as I seem to have
> assumed),
> then maybe my post will be helpful to him after all.
>
> --
> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:27 -0500, SBS user wrote:
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> Okay, as I stated I don't remember anything about the file I restored.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

No, you said you don't know where it went or what its name is. I suggested
other things that you might have recalled.

From your original post,
"I didn't watch which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the
file name".

I guess you've lost it.

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Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

 

"Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:27 -0500, SBS user wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Okay, as I stated I don't remember anything about the file I restored.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
>No, you said you don't know where it went or what its name is. I suggested
>other things that you might have recalled.
>
>From your original post,
>"I didn't watch which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the
>file name".
>
>I guess you've lost it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The file, or what little hold he had of his faculties?

 

On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:09:04 -0500, Bill Daggett wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:27 -0500, SBS user wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Okay, as I stated I don't remember anything about the file I restored.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>>No, you said you don't know where it went or what its name is. I suggested
>>other things that you might have recalled.
>>
>>From your original post,
>>"I didn't watch which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the
>>file name".
>>
>>I guess you've lost it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> The file, or what little hold he had of his faculties?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Pun was intended

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"Bill Daggett" <Daggett@wmunny.invalid> wrote in message
news:tug475dgqsa0tgs3g8vg1qknolflfgog3c@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> "Gene E. Bloch" <not-me@other.invalid> wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>On Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:51:27 -0500, SBS user wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> Okay, as I stated I don't remember anything about the file I restored.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>>No, you said you don't know where it went or what its name is. I suggested
>>other things that you might have recalled.
>>
>>From your original post,
>>"I didn't watch which location it was restoring to and I don't remember
>>the
>>file name".
>>
>>I guess you've lost it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> The file, or what little hold he had of his faculties?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Yes!

 

It should have restored to the location you originally deleted it from. If
you don't know where that was the only other option I can think of is to use
the Windows search feature; do an Advanced Search, pick "Everywhere" as your
location and tick the box that says "Include non-indexed, hidden and system
files (might be slow)". Then go and have a cup of tea and hope it finds it.
In my experience, even though it's supposedly searching everywhere, Vista
still can't find what I'm looking for. There will be people on this board
who'll tell me that's because I don't know how to search properly and that's
probably true, but I never had any trouble finding stuff on XP.

Anyway, I'm starting to rant so I'll stop now. Good luck



"SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

What are you searching for? OP said they don't know the path or the
filename and it may have been restored with the original modified time which
they wouldn't know.
You could manually browse through every file in every folder until you
notice it...
or you could stop looking for it if you don't know what or where it is and
it's not hurting anything.

"Rojo Habe" <noem@iladdres.com> wrote in message
newsD02EF7C-59FD-4397-A557-4E075FD9A217@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> It should have restored to the location you originally deleted it from.
> If you don't know where that was the only other option I can think of is
> to use the Windows search feature; do an Advanced Search, pick
> "Everywhere" as your location and tick the box that says "Include
> non-indexed, hidden and system files (might be slow)". Then go and have a
> cup of tea and hope it finds it. In my experience, even though it's
> supposedly searching everywhere, Vista still can't find what I'm looking
> for. There will be people on this board who'll tell me that's because I
> don't know how to search properly and that's probably true, but I never
> had any trouble finding stuff on XP.
>
> Anyway, I'm starting to rant so I'll stop now. Good luck
>
>
>
> "SBS user" <user@domain.com> wrote in message
> news:%23Rty7sFEKHA.1540@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> How can I find a file I restored from the recycle bin? I didn't watch
>> which location it was restoring to and I don't remember the file name.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

I have a similar problem. I deleted a file from a portable hard drive,
but in the recycle bin I accidently restored it. But it does NOT show in
its original folder, I don't know where it is. I tried searching for it,
but without any luck. It doesn't occupy space on its original folder,
however it still fills the space on the overall space of hard drive, so
it must be somewhere. Is there some secret folder for these restored
files?


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On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:44:51 +0100, wald7
<wald7.3zxokc@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote:
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
>I have a similar problem. I deleted a file from a portable hard drive,
>but in the recycle bin I accidently restored it. But it does NOT show in
>its original folder, I don't know where it is. I tried searching for it,
>but without any luck. It doesn't occupy space on its original folder,
>however it still fills the space on the overall space of hard drive, so
>it must be somewhere. Is there some secret folder for these restored
>files?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Do a search for it ?

 

Jim;1580085 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:44:51 +0100, wald7
> <wald7.3zxokc@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote:
> <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >
> >I have a similar problem. I deleted a file from a portable hard<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> drive,<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >but in the recycle bin I accidently restored it. But it does NOT show<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> in<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >its original folder, I don't know where it is. I tried searching for<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> it,<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >but without any luck. It doesn't occupy space on its original folder,
> >however it still fills the space on the overall space of hard drive,<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> so<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
> >it must be somewhere. Is there some secret folder for these restored
> >files?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Do a search for it ?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Yes, of course I searched for it. I also put the control panel settings
to view hidden files and searched for it again, but without success. I
tried moving the files from the folder where the file was originally in
and then deleted the folder, but still nothing. And I am 1001% sure that
the file was in that folder, unlike the guy who started this thread with
a similar problem. I tried digging through my recycle bin, emptying it
over and over again. Nothing works. I've never experienced anything like
this before. It's like a ghost file haunting my portable hard drive.


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