Delete Secondary Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using Delete Secondary Recycle Bin Files, the most common questions focus on recovery, batch cleanup, and storage release, with 3 high-frequency answers below.

FAQ

Can I restore files after deleting them from the secondary recycle bin?

  1. Check whether the file or folder still needs to be kept before you delete it.
  2. If the content has already been permanently deleted from the secondary recycle bin, it cannot be restored.
  3. Review the confirmation prompt carefully before you submit the action.

Can I delete multiple files from the secondary recycle bin at once?

  1. Open the secondary recycle bin page first.
  2. Use search or the list to select multiple target files or folders.
  3. Click Delete for batch cleanup, or use Empty Secondary Recycle Bin to remove all current content at once.

Does deleting secondary recycle bin files release storage space?

  1. Open the secondary recycle bin and confirm the content you want to clean up.
  2. Permanently delete the target files, or empty the secondary recycle bin directly.
  3. After deletion is complete, the storage previously occupied by those files is released.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Secondary Recycle BinA follow-up recycle area for deleted team documents, used to continue managing deleted content.
Permanent deletionAn irreversible cleanup action that removes content from the recycle bin permanently.
Empty Secondary Recycle BinA one-click action that removes all current content from the secondary recycle bin.