Gateway M405 User Guide - Page 68

Chapter 4: Using Windows To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin: 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it. 2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders, see "Shortcuts" on page 67. 3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders to their original locations. To empty the Recycle Bin: Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin. 3 Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin. Help and Support For more information about emptying the Recycle Bin in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the Search box , then click the arrow. Browsing for files and folders A file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop. It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder, and so on. 58 www.gateway.com