Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file. Select the Download button on this page.

Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. Recovery on cloud storage and network file shares is not supported.

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Learn how to get the latest software and driver updates for your Windows 10/11 device so you can keep playing your Xbox games.

For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option.

Use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to fix Windows 11 Update errors. Check third-party drivers and download any updates. You can find third-party drivers and installation instructions for any hardware you’ve added to your device on the manufacturer’s website. Unplug extra hardware.

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Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.

Original Published Date: October 14, 2025. KB ID: 5068202. Organizations with IT-managed Windows devices and updates. Availability of this support: Registry keys are included in updates released on or after the following date: November 11, 2025: For versions of Windows still in support. Secure Boot error events .

Learn how to fix error 8019019x so you can update your Xbox One console software.