Restore Secondary Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using Restore Secondary Recycle Bin Files, common questions usually focus on restore location, permission status, and duplicate restore prompts; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Will the restored file return to its original location?

  1. Select the target file or folder in the secondary recycle bin.
  2. Click Restore and confirm the action.
  3. After the process finishes, the file returns to the folder where it was stored before deletion.

Will file permissions be restored after recovery?

  1. After the restore is complete, open the original location and check the access status.
  2. File permissions usually return to the state they had before deletion.
  3. If the original members have left or the team structure has changed, ask an administrator to review and adjust permissions.

What happens if two people try to restore the same file?

  1. When multiple people act at the same time, the system processes the actions in order.
  2. If the file has already been restored by another administrator, the later action shows that the file already exists.
  3. After that prompt appears, check the original location first and then decide whether any further action is needed.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Secondary recycle binA recovery area for files that have moved beyond the regular recycle bin and may still be restored by an administrator.
Restore to original locationReturning a deleted file or folder to the directory where it was stored before deletion.
Deleted byA filter field used to identify the person who deleted the item.