How to activate the recycling bin in your Chromebook

Chrome hides the recycle bin and trash can by default. This is in contrast to Windows or macOS. Any files that were deleted after enabling the recycling bin will be permanently erased and can’t be restored. You have to delete the files before you can enable the recycle bin new Chromebook, If you do not want to use the recycling bin, it is best to remove it.

This tutorial will teach you how to create a trash folder in your Chromebook’s File Manager. This tutorial will also show you how to recover files that have been deleted from your Chromebook.

Chromebook Recycling Bin: How do you enable it?

You can enable your Chromebook’s hidden recycle bin by following the below steps Google Chrome’s Flags Menu.

1. Open Chrome. Type chrome://flags Press the Enter key in the addressbar Enter.

2. Type trash Use the Flags search field.

3. Expand the Enable Files Trash Select from drop-down menu Enabled.

4. ChromeOS will automatically add the Trash folder in Files to your Chromebook when it is restarted. Choose the Restart Click here to continu.

5. Open the Files After the reboot, open the app and scroll to the bottom of your left sidebar Trash folder.

You can send files to the Chromebook Recycle Bin

Send files to Chromebook’s Recycle Bin by right-clicking the file Move to Trash. Alt + Backspace You can also use the keyboard shortcut to send files directly to Trash.

Note: Do not select “Delete” from the context menu. You can’t delete files from the Trash folder using “Delete”.

Before you restore files from the recycle bin

ChromeOS will restore an item to the Trash folder if it isn’t deleted. Take for example, the ChromeOS restores screenshots from the Trash folder.

Before restoring an item from the trash folder, you can verify its original location. This will allow you to locate the exact file/folder that was removed from the trash.

Open the Trash Folder in the Files App, Right-click on the item that you wish to retrieve, and then select Get info.

Check the General info Section for information about the “Original place” of this item

Restore deleted files from the Chromebook Recycle Bin

The Trash folder files can be recovered within 30 days. Otherwise, they will become permanently erased. You can open your Chromebook’s trash folder, click the file/folder that you wish to recover, then select “Restore from Trash” Restore from trash.

Alternativly, you can select the desired file and hit “Submit” Alt + Backspace. . ChromeOS can restore the item back to its original position in local storage.

How do I disable the Chromebook Recycle bin

ChromeOS’ recycle bin function is still experimental. This feature can cause Chromebooks to become unstable, and even malfunction. If your Chromebook experiences unusual side effects, such as a crashing or stuttering sound, disable the recycle bin Battery drain excessive,, slow performance,, etc.

The process of turning the recycle bin off is as simple as turning it back on. How to do it:

1. Type “Google Chrome” into the Google Chrome browser chrome://flags Press the Enter key in the addressbar Enter.

2. Type trash In the search box expand Enable Files Trash Select from drop-down menu Disabled or Default.
3. Select Restart Click on the icon in the lower-right corner. The Trash folder will not be found in Files when your Chromebook restarts.

It doesn’t erase the contents of the Trash directory by disabling it or hiding it. The files are kept in the Trash hidden/disabled folder until the 30 day restoration window ends. You can restore the items from your Chromebook by enabling Files Trash again.

Another option: You can create a recycle bin in Google Drive

You can create a Google Drive recycle bin if you do not want the Trash folder to be enabled. You can move files that you don’t want to delete into the Google Drive makeshift recycle bin.

Although it is an efficient alternative to traditional methods, there are some limitations. You will first need to have an internet connection in order to upload/move files into the recycle bin. Second, backup large files to your makeshift recycling bin can quickly drain your internet connection Google Drive storage quota .

Positively, your files will stay in your recycle bin for as long as you want. Google Drive can be a good place to store unneeded files Your Chromebook will have more storage.

1. Select the file from Files and open it Google Drive You can find it on the right sidebar.
2. Select the three-dot menu icon Select the appropriate option in the upper-right corner New folder.

3. Name the folder Recycle Bin.

4. Choose the files that you wish to transfer to the trash folder, and then select Cut Or press Ctrl + X.

5. Return to Google Drive. Right-click on the recycle bin folder, and then select Paste into folder.

You can restore the file by opening the recycling bin, and then moving it to its original spot.

Recycle Bin Not Unlocked

We are certain that Google will soon introduce a recycling bin to the ChromeOS stable channel. You have two choices: either use the Trash folder hidden in Google Drive or make a temporary recycle bin using Google Drive.