2] Run System File Checker Scan SFC command can fix any corrupted system file such as Recycle Bin. It is possible that some system file which is related with the Recycle Bin.

Step by step guide on how to recover files in Windows 11 1. Check Recycle Bin To begin with, open your Recycle Bin. You can either find this on your desktop or you can search for it in your taskbar.

Sending these files to the recycle bin can free up potential GB of storage space. Before you do, make sure you don't need anything in your Downloads folder, which might contain important files.