How does the Recycle Bin work?

How the Windows Recycle Bin Really Works - with Pavel Yosifovich
Everyone knows you can restore deleted files from the Recycle Bin. But what actually happens when you hit Delete? In this video, I will take you step-by-step through the inner workings of Windows’ Recycle Bin, revealing what’s really happening under the hood.
You’ll learn:
The difference between Delete, Shift+Delete, and command-line deletions.
How deleted files are stored in hidden $Recycle.Bin directories.
The role of $I metadata files and $R actual file copies.
How Explorer’s special view hides the real file names and shows friendly details.
How to use Sysinternals Process Monitor to trace file deletion events.
How metadata stores file size, deletion time (in UTC), and original path.
Why each drive and each user has its own Recycle Bin.

Whether you’re a curious user or a reverse engineering enthusiast, this deep dive will help you understand one of Windows’ most familiar, but least explored features.
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