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Recycle bin problem

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by brucerae

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In Window XP or Windows Vista, is there any way to copy or move deleted files from the recycle bin, rather than restoring them to their original location? For a number of reasons, I would like to be able to work with deleted files as if they were in an ordinary folder. If it's not possible to do this with a standard Windows option/command, perhaps a freeware tool I can get from somewhere?

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by older mycroft

...and I for one have no answer to it.

Why would you want to create a problem just so as you can then work round it in an elongated manner?

Strictly speaking - the Recycle Bin doesn't exist - it's just a repository for all files that are flagged as no longer needed, but not yet overwritten.

You've already GOT a way to 'move' them. You RESTORE which un-flags them.

The file never moved at all. The Recycle Bin was invented so that silly people could grasp what was happening. ;)

by brucerae

and it certainly wasn't thanks to your contribution. However, I suggest you demonstrate a little more respect and read the question more carefully before you vent next time - I certainly wouldn't employ you as a consultant.

I'll look for assistance elsewhere in future, so don't bother with any response - you've effectively demolished any illusions I may have had that a so-called support forum would allow its members to exhibit such patronising arrogance ...

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