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Restore Secondary Recycle Bin Files in WPS on Windows helps administrators recover documents that have moved into the secondary recycle bin; there are 3 core tasks, 0 available without membership, and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 3 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | No version limit | Stated in the feature notes |
About This Feature
Overview
Restore Secondary Recycle Bin Files is a document management capability used with the WPS 365 Windows client and its admin console. It is designed to help administrators recover files or folders after they have been deleted and moved into the secondary recycle bin.
Core tasks include:
- Open the secondary recycle bin: Go to the admin console and view recoverable content.
- Filter deleted items: Search by file or folder name, deletion time, or the person who deleted the item.
- Restore to the original location: Return the selected file or folder to where it was stored before deletion.
This workflow is useful for recovering shared team documents, tracing deleted materials, and restoring content after cleanup operations. It helps reduce repeated uploads and folder rebuilding after accidental deletion.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run the WPS 365 client normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest WPS 365 or WPS Office for Windows |
| Network | An internet connection is required to access the enterprise admin console and team document data |
| Other | Sign in with an enterprise account that has admin permissions and access to the required plan |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS and confirm that the Admin Console entry is available on the home page |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports opening a secondary recycle bin in the admin console, filtering by file name, deletion time, and deleted-by information, and restoring files to the original location. | SharePoint supports a second-stage recycle bin where site collection administrators can view deleted items and restore them to their original locations. | Google Drive supports restoring files that are still in Trash, but the public help content does not describe a second-stage recycle bin layer. | Notion lets users find deleted pages in Trash, search and filter them, and restore pages back to where they were in the workspace. | Adobe Creative Cloud supports restoring deleted cloud files from its deleted files area for cloud-stored assets. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Combines a secondary recycle bin entry, filtered search, and original-location restore in one admin workflow. Distinct: Fits centralized team document recovery scenarios. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents the second-stage recycle bin mainly in SharePoint site administration scenarios and requires site collection admin permissions. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses on Trash retention and restore, without documenting a secondary recycle bin management layer in the cited help page. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports Trash search and restore, but the cited guidance is centered on page recovery rather than an enterprise document library admin console. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on Creative Cloud file recovery for cloud assets rather than a team document library secondary recycle bin workflow. |
| 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
For organizations that need administrators to recover shared documents in a centralized way, WPS provides a workflow that is closely aligned with secondary recycle bin management. Other products also provide restore paths, but their entry points and recovery scope differ by product and storage model.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recovering deleted shared team files | Enterprise administrators | Team members accidentally delete shared files and need them back quickly | Open the secondary recycle bin and restore files to the original location |
| 2 | Tracing files by deletion records | Document administrators | Only the deletion time or deleted-by information is known | Filter items by deletion time or deleted-by fields |
| 3 | Restoring deleted folders | Team leads | A deleted folder breaks the original structure | Restore the folder from the secondary recycle bin to its original directory |
| 4 | Recovering historical materials in batches | Enterprise operations staff | Some cleaned-up materials are still needed later | Select target items in the secondary recycle bin and restore them |
| 5 | Checking content after recovery | Enterprise administrators | The restored file status needs verification | Return to the original location and review file integrity and access status |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic office use and download | Download and use core office features | Includes core office features |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space, or more under team plans |
| PDF and advanced tools | Basic PDF features | More PDF conversion, editing, and advanced tools |
| Templates and extended resources | Limited template downloads | Access to more advanced templates and extended resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to install the client and handle basic office work | Free | Suitable for download, installation, and basic office use |
| You need enterprise document management, more cloud storage, or advanced tools | WPS Premium or an enterprise plan | Better suited to team collaboration, larger storage, and advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- Enterprise users can review team-oriented subscription options on the purchase page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page