When you delete files from your computer, it may seem as though they have been permanently erased, but that isn't quite accurate - they remain on your hard drive until new data fills up the space left by their deletion.
Explaining how computers work can be daunting for those unfamiliar with them, so here we will outline what happens to deleted files, how you can retrieve them, and why some files might still exist on your device.
What Happens if I Delete a File?
Unfortunately, you cannot simply delete files as easily as you think they might. They don't immediately vanish from your computer when placed in a Trash Bin or Recycle Bin; rather they are temporarily moved somewhere until their bin is...
