Windows 10: How to restore Desktop files after being deleted in the recycle bin?

OneDrive decided to back up Desktop, Pictures and Documents folders into it out of the blue despite not being set up to do so. Seeing those files in OneDrive folder I sent them to the recycle bin thinking it could be a simple shortcut as I didn't setup OneDrive to back up those folders. Realized from the back up queue that OneDrive was actually trying to upload everything. Restored Pictures and Documents files from the bin just fine but the Desktop is nowhere to be restored. I had important files on my desktop worth hours of work that I need back. The only support option is given to be writing

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recycle bin

Hi George,

To prevent your files from being deleted from the Recycle Bin, we suggest increasing the maximum file size your Recycle Bin can keep by following the steps below:

• Right click on the Recycle Bin icon.
• Under the Settings for selected location, select Custom size.
• Fill up the box for your allotted maximum file size for your Recycle Bin.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

recycle bin

i think he deleted the recycle bin in vista, i did it too once lol.
It can be restored by going to "personalize" by right clicking on desktop, then on left side, "change desktop icons" and checking recycle bin from it. quite easy for vista *Wink
on xp deleting it, can be a lil tough though...

 

deleted recycle bin

Hello, I understand that you have accidentally deleted Recycle Bin from your Desktop. You can restore recycle bin from the Windows 10 settings. Follow the steps here:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/restore-deleted-...

(This is not an official Microsoft source, however, I assure you that this method is legit)

Hope this helps!