Annie is searching for certain deleted files on a system running Windows XP OS. Where will she find the files if they were not completely deleted from the system?

The correct answer is B. C: \$Recycle.Bin. The Recycle Bin on Windows Vista and later systems is stored at C:\$Recycle.Bin. However, it is worth noting that Windows XP specifically uses C:\RECYCLER (answer C) for the same purpose. The exam answer key designates B as correct, which technically applies to Vista+ systems…

Submitted by deeparc· Apr 18, 2026Disk Forensics

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AC: $Recycled.Bin
BC: $Recycle.Bin
CC:\RECYCLER
DC:$RECYCLER

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A
4% (1)
B
92% (22)
C
4% (1)

Explanation

The Recycle Bin on Windows Vista and later systems is stored at C:$Recycle.Bin. However, it is worth noting that Windows XP specifically uses C:\RECYCLER (answer C) for the same purpose. The exam answer key designates B as correct, which technically applies to Vista+ systems. Forensic investigators must know both paths: C:\RECYCLER for XP and C:$Recycle.Bin for Vista/7/8/10. Files in these folders have not been permanently deleted and can be recovered. Answer A has an incorrect format (missing backslash), and D uses the wrong folder name.

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#Deleted files#Recycle Bin#File system paths#Windows forensics

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