Why are all deleted files not in the recycle bin?
As discussed in the previous article there are a variety of reasons which files are deleted, but do not go via the recycle • System deletion: If the computer deletes files, automatically, e.g as part of the routine cleanup, the files do not go via the recycle bin • User initiated system deletion: If a user clears the internet history, or uninstalls a program, then the system deletes files. These files do not go to the recycle bin. • Third party tools: If an individual runs a deletion tool such as EvidenceEliminator those files that are deleted do not go via the recycle bin. Therefore their dates of deletion are not recorded (in the recycle bin, though they may be elsewhere, see Part 2) • Shift-Delete: If a user presses shift and delete when deleting a file it is”hard deleted”, this means that the file does not go to the recycle bin, it is simply deleted. In this case the dates of deletion are not recorded by the recycle bin. Potential methods to detect the deleted dates are discussed b
