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How It Works: File Deletion Doesn't Actually Delete Files

Gamers Nexus: "I previously mentioned in the "how to recover a deleted document" guide that recovering files is exceedingly easy provided the hard drive hasn't yet overwritten the territory previously occupied by the content. Why, though, does deleting a file leave it recoverable? This quick guide walks through the logic of how file deletion works in Windows and on consoles."

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5yN4MWQU5218d ago

Contrary to popular belief, consoles run just as much of an OS layer as PCs do, and since that OS layer is logically equivalent/similar to the way Windows works, we know that deleted files from consoles can be recovered in a similar fashion as they can on a PC.

This means deleted save games can be restored, given the right utilities. All you'd have to do is connect it to a computer and run some data mining/recovery programs.

Dan505218d ago

This is why you run Eraser on your PC. It ERASES and doesn't just delete. ^_^

DwightOwen5218d ago

Um, no. It doesn't.

It OVERWRITES the space previously occupied by the deleted file (several times, if you wish) with binary data, making it unrecoverable. Did you even READ the article? You cannot "erase" files, ever. PERIOD.

5yN4MWQU5218d ago

Dwight's correct. All files remain permanently embedded on the platters - residual magnetization is even recoverable by experts. Eraser just attempts to hide it, but all temporary contents remain.

Pushagree5218d ago

If you can recover deleted data, then why does deleting free up HDD space? Very confused here.

MerkinMax5218d ago

I think it allows said space to be reallocated. Don't quote me on that one though.

mayberry5218d ago

when you hit "delete" on your hdd, it tells the pc or whatever device that has the hdd, that the file selected is available to be "overwritten", so the file is technically still there, it just waiting to be overwritten. until that happens, it can be "recovered".

5yN4MWQU5218d ago

As stated clearly in the article, it virtually demarcates the file as overwritable. It is still in tact until overwritten with new data.

Epsilon125218d ago

useful info for sure my man, keep em comin!

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai57d ago (Edited 57d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio57d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing57d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9257d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit57d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing57d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9257d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."