Learn how to find and restore items that you or others deleted from SharePoint or Teams document libraries or lists. See the retention time, limitations, and steps for restoring items from the recycle bin.

Learn how to restore deleted items from the second-stage recycle bin, which is different from the first-stage recycle bin and the Windows recycle bin. Find out how long items are kept in the recycle bin, how to restore entire site collections, and how to use Microsoft 365 Backup.

Learn how to manage the recycle bin of a SharePoint site collection, which provides a safety net for deleted items. Find out how to view, restore, or delete items in the end user recycle bin and the site collection recycle bin.

Fixes an issue in which recycled files are deleted permanently if you delete files from a DFS link in a network environment on a client computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 after you redirect the Recycle Bin to the DFS link.

Find solutions for common error codes that occur when you use your Xbox 360 console. Learn how to fix error code 80151103, which prevents you from downloading your profile, and other errors related to updates, accounts, Kinect, and more.

Learn how to use Windows File Recovery, a command line app, to try to restore files that have been deleted from your local storage device and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin. This app requires Windows 10 build 19041 or later and supports only internal drives, external drives, and USB devices.

Learn how to open and save files in the XML-based formats used by Microsoft Office, such as .docx, .xlsx, and .pptx. Find out the benefits, features, and compatibility of the Open XML Formats and how to convert files from binary to XML.

Learn how to display or hide the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop in Windows 10, 8.1, or 7. Follow the simple steps to access the settings menu and select the check box for the Recycle Bin.

Learn how to find and restore deleted items, such as email messages, contacts, or tasks, in Outlook. Follow the steps for different versions of Outlook and check the Deleted Items, Junk Email, or Recoverable Items folders.

Learn how to access and manage your OneDrive recycle bin on Android, iOS, or Windows mobile devices. Find out how long deleted files are kept, how to empty the recycle bin, and how to see your storage space.