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To restore a file, right-click on it and choose Restore (rather than Delete forever ). To restore multiple files, use the Shift key or the Ctrl/Cmd (Windows/macOS) key to select all the files you want ...

A ZIP file contains multiple compressed files inside, reduces the overall size of the files to save storage space. But to use those files, you’ll need to unzip them. Luckily, Windows 10 has a built-in ...

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If you need to share documents and files with other people over the internet, you want to be able to do it quickly, securely, and with as little friction as possible. Thankfully, plenty of apps and ...

After you type the command, the tool prompts you to continue. Type Y, and Windows File Recovery scans your drive for the deleted file. If the file is located, the app tries to recover it. If ...

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Your phones and computers hold more than you might realize. The files that you can view by default on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS are by no means everything that's stored on those systems. These ...

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Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.