No file is permanently removed once it's placed in the recycling bin; it's just marked for deletion.
No file is permanently removed once it's placed in the recycling bin; it's just marked for deletion.
The title seems to capture your thoughts well. What have you been contemplating?
Only after repeatedly overwriting that section can it be deemed "deleted." Data is always possible to restore.
According to my understanding, if the file was stored on an SSD, yes. If it's on a traditional hard drive, no—it doesn't work that way. Generally, when a file is deleted from a hard drive, it's hidden from users and marked as available space for new data, allowing overwriting without issues until the space is fully cleared.
It can be restored if the spot on the disk where the file was stored hasn’t been replaced multiple times. To make it disappear completely, tools like CCleaner can help—enable Secure File Deletion with a high number of passes.
I understand, it seems like you were unsure and just thought of something familiar. Got it.
Delete the file first. Then take the hard drive out of the computer. Put it in the microwave. Keep it on High until it turns golden brown. You can also skip Step 1 if preferred.