Query Second-Level Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows: Introduction

Query Second-Level Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows helps admins search files that were permanently removed from the regular recycle bin; 1 core task, 1 available without membership, and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the How-to Index row count
Available without membership	1	Matches the Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the membership-related rows in the index
Plan limitation	None	Access depends on account permissions
Version guidance	Current release recommended	Use a current WPS 365 Windows client

About This Feature

Overview

Query Second-Level Recycle Bin Files is a management feature in the WPS 365 Windows client. It helps admins search deleted content in the second-stage recycle bin by file or folder name, deletion time, and deleted by, then review file details and deletion records.

Key capabilities include:

Open the second-level recycle bin from the Admin Console.
Search deleted files with multiple filters.
Review file details and deletion records before the next action.

This feature is useful for enterprise admins and team document managers who need to investigate accidental deletion, confirm deletion history, or locate older deleted files.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device in a currently supported environment
App version	A current WPS 365 or WPS Office Windows client
Network	A stable internet connection is needed to open the Admin Console and load team document data
Other	An account that can access the Admin Console and has permission to view the second-level recycle bin

Source: WPS system requirements

Download & Installation

Before using this feature, install WPS Office on Windows and sign in with the organization account that has the required permissions. If you are looking for a WPS Office download or WPS Office free download, use the official download page below.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download the Windows installer, complete setup, and sign in
Check after installation	Open the client and confirm that the Admin Console entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Comparison Item	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a second-level recycle bin query entry with filters for file or folder name, deletion time, and deleted by, plus file details and deletion records.	SharePoint provides first-stage and second-stage recycle bins, and site collection admins can view and restore items from the second-stage recycle bin.	Google Drive documents explain Trash retention and restore behavior, and users can search files, but the public help page does not describe a second-stage recycle bin model.	Notion lets users search, filter, and restore deleted pages in Trash, and Enterprise plans can search retained pages.	Adobe Creative Cloud provides deleted file restore options and cloud file management for recovery.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS combines second-level recycle bin search filters and deletion-record review in one admin workflow, which is practical for team document investigations.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses more on restore steps for the site collection recycle bin.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on Trash rules and retention behavior rather than a second-stage recycle bin workflow.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on page trash and retained pages instead of a team document second-level recycle bin workflow.	Compared with WPS: the official page highlights deleted cloud file recovery, with less emphasis on admin-side filtering such as deleted by.
Official Source	—	Restore deleted items from the site collection recycle bin	Learn what happens when you delete a file in Google Drive	Delete & restore content	Restore deleted files in Creative Cloud

Overall Conclusion

WPS is well suited to admins who need to find deleted files in a second-stage recycle bin and review deletion history in a team document environment. The public help pages from other products describe restore or trash behavior, while WPS centers this task on admin-side search and review.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How This Feature Helps
1	Investigate accidental deletion	Enterprise admins	A file is no longer in the regular recycle bin	Search the second-level recycle bin by name or deletion time
2	Confirm who deleted a file	Team document managers	Deletion responsibility must be checked	Filter by deleted by and review deletion records
3	Verify details before recovery	Super admins	File details must be confirmed first	Open the result and review file details and deletion history
4	Review older deleted content	Admins	Too many deleted items to inspect manually	Narrow results with deletion time and other filters
5	Audit document changes	Organization managers	Deleted document history is hard to trace	Use second-level recycle bin records for review

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Item	Free	WPS Premium
WPS Office download and installation	Yes	Yes
Basic PDF features	Yes	Yes, with broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB on selected plans
Templates	Limited	More templates and broader access
Advanced PDF and some advanced features	Limited	Higher access level

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommendation	Why
You only need the Windows client and organization-assigned admin access	Start with the free client or your organization plan	It covers installation, sign-in, and access to assigned features
You also need more PDF, template, or cloud storage benefits	Consider WPS Premium	It may fit users who want broader personal productivity benefits alongside admin work

Visit the official purchase page to review available plans and benefits.
If your organization already provides WPS 365 access, check with your admin before buying an individual plan.