Where do permanently deleted files go to?
the Recycle Bin
Files that are moved to the Recycle Bin (on Microsoft Windows) or Trash (on macOS) stay in those folders until the user empties them. Once they have been deleted from those folders, they are still located in the hard drive and can be retrieved with the right software.
Are permanently deleted files really deleted?
When you a delete a file, it isn’t really erased – it continues existing on your hard drive, even after you empty it from the Recycle Bin. This allows you (and other people) to recover files you’ve deleted.
Where do permanently deleted files go Windows 10?
To Recover Deleted Files on Windows 10 for free:
Type “restore files” and hit Enter on your keyboard. Look for the folder where you deleted files were stored. Select the “Restore” button in the middle to undelete Windows 10 files to their original location.