Recycle Bin

The Recycle Bin is the feature of Microsoft Windows that is used to store and delete unwanted files.

History
The Recycle Bin was first introduced as a function of Windows Explorer in Windows 95.

Usage

 * A user can drag a file to be deleted in the Recycle Bin, or right-click on the item and select Delete from the pop-up menu.
 * The Recycle Bin behaves like a folder, not a running application.
 * The file is not immediately deleted, so that if the user changes his or her mind, the file can be retrieved from the Recycle Bin.
 * The file is deleted permanently when the Recycle Bin is emptied, though it is possible for it to be recovered through File History, or 3rd-party utilities under limited circumstances.
 * If items in the Recycle Bin exceed 5% of the drive's available space, it will begin purging the files in the order that they were placed in there.