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Manage, Operate, Access, and Manipulate Windows 10 Recycle Bin using script
To manage, operate, access, and manipulate the Windows 10 Recycle Bin using a script, you can utilize the Windows PowerShell scripting language. PowerShell provides a set of cmdlets (commands) to interact with the Recycle Bin. Here are some common tasks you can perform:
Retrieve Recycle Bin Information:
You can get information about the Recycle Bin, such as the number of items in the bin and their sizes, using theGet-RecycleBin
cmdlet.powershellGet-RecycleBin
Empty the Recycle Bin:
To delete all items from the Recycle Bin, you can use theClear-RecycleBin
cmdlet.powershellClear-RecycleBin
Restore Items from the Recycle Bin:
You can restore specific items from the Recycle Bin back to their original locations using theRestore-Item
cmdlet.powershellRestore-Item -Path "C:\path\to\file.ext"
Permanently Delete Items from the Recycle Bin:
To permanently delete specific items from the Recycle Bin without restoring them, you can use theRemove-Item
cmdlet.powershellRemove-Item -Path "C:\path\to\file.ext" -Recurse
Manipulate Recycle Bin Settings:
You can modify Recycle Bin settings, such as maximum size and confirmation prompts, using theSet-RecycleBin
cmdlet.powershellSet-RecycleBin -MaxSize 500MB -Confirm $false
These are just a few examples of what you can do with the Recycle Bin using PowerShell. You can explore additional cmdlets and options in the official PowerShell documentation.
Save the PowerShell commands into a .ps1
script file and execute it using the Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core environment. Running the script with administrator privileges may be required for some operations.
Note: Exercise caution when manipulating the Recycle Bin as it deals with deleting and restoring files. Make sure to test your scripts on non-production environments and double-check your commands before executing them to avoid unintended data loss.