After recycle bin, are things gone from comp. memory?
2007-06-08 15:55:27 · 13 answers · asked by genjim42 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes, but it doesn't take up memory that you see. Windows sets aside a certain amount of memory specifically for the Recycle Bin, and that memory doesn't count against your "available memory" - i.e. the amount of "free space" you see when you look at your drives.
Right-click your Recycle Bin and go to Properties. You'll see the details on how much space is allocated for your Recycle Bin. You can't use more space than is allocated - Windows starts deleting the older items in the Bin to make space for new deletions. You can change it to use less space, thereby giving you a little bit more "free space" if you choose.
2007-06-08 15:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Steven 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, memory is temporary and is known as RAM, which is what the computer uses to load the stuff it needs to run. What you are referring to is storage, meaning what is stored on your hard drive.
If you delete a file that is sent to the Recycle Bin, you have a choice to either permanently delete it or restore the file (or folder). If you restore it, it goes back where it was. If you empty the recycle bin, the files are essentially gone, although remnants may remain that could be restored with special software.
2007-06-08 16:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Aldo the Apache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sending something to Recycle Bin is similar to throwing scraps to Bin at your home. Since the bin is in your home, until you empty the Bin outside of your home, the scrap is still in your home. Similar is the case of Computers. Sending something to Recycle Bin seperates this "something" from other important files. However it still resides in memory, and can be restored later if needed. You have to either permanently delete it or make Recycle Bin empty to free memory.
2007-06-08 16:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by shrm.rohit 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Once you have emptied the recycle bin the items are physically removed but is virtually present in systems restore. After emptying the recycle bin you can't get it back nor find it unless you make a system restore which will return the items that you have deleted. But don't worry, it is only temporary. After a few weeks it will be automatically deleted.
2007-06-08 17:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by Marc G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Even when emptied from your recycle bin, the deleted file still leaves a "spacer". No other file can be saved to the spot until you defragment. On windows, just click start>run>defrag. You should defrag once a week-month, depending on your computer use. The more often you do it the less time it takes. If you've never done it, it could take a while. Close all programs and leave the computer alone when it is defragging.
2007-06-08 16:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
After you send something to the recycling bin, you have to delete it from the bin after. Then it will be gone.
Have you ever seen the futureshop commercials, they don't show the part of the program where they tell you how to get you files back, there isn't.!
2007-06-08 15:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by thealphadude1992 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
into the recycle bin its retreaveable after you empty the bin in laymens well normal people its gone but maybe you could take it to a computer guy and he might be able to get it
2007-06-08 15:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by tamah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they can be recoverd if needed even if recycle bin is emptyed you need to compleatly erase the hard drive to get the off forever
2007-06-08 15:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope, everything stays on your hard drive. even if you erase it from the recycle bin.
2007-06-08 15:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by Joe V 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.. you'll need to empty the recycle bin.
2007-06-08 15:57:48 · answer #10 · answered by R O to the D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋