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ratan87 Member

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Data, Backup & Recovery @ratan87 2 weeks ago

Selling my old laptop and want personal files gone for good, not just emptied from the recycle bin. It has an SSD. Is a factory reset enough or do I need a wiping tool?

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michael_27 Member

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Data, Backup & Recovery @michael_27 4 weeks ago

Cleared the Recently Deleted album to free up space and only then realised a folder of wedding photos was in there. iCloud Photos is on. Is there any way back at this point?

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linda_mary Member

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Gmail & Email @linda_mary 1 month ago

Emptied the bin by mistake and it had a flight confirmation in it. Personal Gmail, not a work account. Is there any recovery option or does it really vanish?

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neha_chhibber Member

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Data, Backup & Recovery @neha_chhibber 1 month ago

Cleared the Google Photos bin last week and then realised some holiday shots were never backed up. Samsung phone. Are they really gone or is there something worth trying?

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