Recover Files Removed from Recycle Bin

One common issue users encounter while trying to recover files from the recycle bin is an error code.
The error code 0xD1 pops up when trying to recover files from the recycle bin.
This error code appears when Windows cannot access a file in the recycle bin.
In this article, we explore some resolutions that can help you resolve the 0xD1 error code.

  • Windows reserves part of the disk space called the Recycle Bin, where deleted data is saved and restored.
  • If you don’t save data to the Recycle Bin, the data will be deleted permanently.
  • There are instances when users empty the Recycle Bin without realizing it.

Check if the files are actually deleted

  1. If the files are deleted, you cannot recover them.
  2. If the files are present, check for a folder named Recycle Bin in the system drive.
  3. Check if the files are gone.
    Check if the files are gone.
  4. Check if the drive is corrupt

Recover files by restoring from Recycle Bin

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run, type appwiz.cpl in the text field, and click OK.
  2. In the Programs and Features window, click on Show hidden items.
  3. Expand the Microsoft folder, and then select the Windows folder.
  4. Right-click on Command prompt and select Run as administrator.
  5. Enter the following command and press Enter: †̃sfc /scannow’
    Enter the following command and press Enter: †̃sfc /scannow'
  6. Wait until the process is finished, then reboot your computer.
    Wait until the process is finished, then reboot your computer.

Recover files using Recuva

  1. Download Recuva and install it on your Windows PC.
  2. Launch the application and choose the Deep Scan option.
    Launch the application and choose the Deep Scan option.
  3. Wait until the scan completes.
  4. Select items you want to recover and click on Recover button.

Restore the Recycle Bin to its original state

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Click the View tab at the top of the window.
    Click the View tab at the top of the window.
  3. Select Options under the View tab.
  4. Select the View tab, and tick “Show hidden files and folders”.
  5. Now, in the left pane, select Tools.
  6. Select Folder Options in the Tools menu.
  7. Click the View tab.
    Click the View tab.
  8. Select Show hidden files and folders.
  9. Now, in the left pane, select Tools.
  10. Select Folder Options in the Tools menu.
    Select Folder Options in the Tools menu.
  11. Click the View tab.
    Click the View tab.
  12. Select Show hidden files and folders.
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