How to Delete Secondary Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows

Use Delete Secondary Recycle Bin Files with 3 how-to topics, all of which are membership-related and depend on enterprise access and admin permissions.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the secondary recycle bin

Entry path: Admin Console → Documents & Team → Team Document Management → Secondary Recycle Bin

1. Open the WPS 365 client.
2. On the home page, click Admin Console in the lower-left area.
3. In the left panel, click Documents & Team.
4. Open the related management page, then click the Secondary Recycle Bin tab.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The page switches to the secondary recycle bin list.
• Next action available: You can view files or folders in the recycle bin and continue with search or deletion.

Tips While Using

• Permissions or membership: This feature depends on an enterprise plan and admin permissions.
• Environment: Keep the network connection active when entering the admin console.

2. Search for files to delete

Entry path: Secondary Recycle Bin list page

1. Open the Secondary Recycle Bin page.
2. Enter or select the search conditions you need.
3. Filter by file or folder name, deletion time, or deleted-by user.
4. Review the results and confirm the files or folders you want to process.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The list shows files or folders that match the selected conditions.
• Next action available: You can select the target items and continue to deletion.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Deleting items before checking the filtered results may remove content you still need.
• Permissions or membership: Search and deletion should be completed with an account that can access the admin console.

3. Delete files or empty the secondary recycle bin

Entry path: Secondary Recycle Bin list page → Delete / Empty Secondary Recycle Bin

1. In the secondary recycle bin, select the files or folders that you want to remove permanently.
2. Click Delete, or click Empty Secondary Recycle Bin directly.
3. In the confirmation prompt, review the scope of the action again.
4. Confirm the action to complete permanent deletion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The deleted content no longer appears in the secondary recycle bin list.
• Next action available: You can continue processing other files or end the cleanup session.
• No side effect: Confirmed deleted content will not return to its original location.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirming the action without distinguishing between deleting selected items and emptying the entire secondary recycle bin.
• Permissions or membership: This action depends on an enterprise plan and admin permissions.
• Environment: After confirmation, the files cannot be restored, so review the scope carefully first.