# Windows 11 can leave your deleted files recoverable after a reset, and Microsoft has a new option to securely wipe them

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-20 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.3

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Microsoft, Windows

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Central | Windows 11's new contrast theme reduces glare without ruining your photos | 2026-09-19 22:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQVmFWdmQ2T2dodTlPSTJ0b0JTSDJPa0lGdFQ4OC0xaHUyanV3STFxX0o1RU84WXJibUptdjNFZ0pHZ2FZM1pqS3hxdlBhWFYzV3l0NlRqU09oZ0MteW5fUHRIMmlaRjJJS3Z0bTdLdnlJdHVzcUtwZ3VQVHR3dnBnUmJ1ZndwTE5lejJTX254OFljdXRuelF6SFdpRHNsdDhFZ3RXOHBsV1VfZVE3UWVLWVotckduVnRkQThqQVVzLVJacnU0Y2lINGE2Vkk0ZzJGSk5lRQ?oc=5) |
| Techzine Global | Microsoft to enable full Windows 11 reinstallation via the cloud | 2026-09-19 22:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPRlpzcWdXby1KMFBXVmZfX3hQTDRpOTd2UGd1bGtIWGstWkRJNDNUTV83ejFIX2M2TzVJam05WFBISFRhNi1nS09xNzFuNUZMMU9CZDZCSFJRR3N3cDExZV9zRnBVcXQ1bG12dTA1T3gxemlrQ2loZ19TYUlBNWotd2NZSDYtOVMtNUYxNUNnYUFnQXR2Z1g0VzJmeVJjaHhyUGcxYmpuWDZUbjE2ZkVFaDZzT0E?oc=5) |
| Windows Latest | Windows 11 can leave your deleted files recoverable after a reset, and Microsoft has a new option to securely wipe them | 2026-09-19 22:37 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi5AFBVV95cUxPNlVZV1NobnM1VGphOXV6VkNELVRQdjhtZFh6UU1sX0tLNzZGUVJrMndmTzJLbG5wU2lUaFQ2MkN0UDRIcmtyektwRnY5dFpfNGFpMThQVXZyVk5ENldhajZNRjc0YzhMZVlfY0VwSVBLd3lKVjMzT1FVcXdFYWNEb2gyQWdMeHNqdVpJRkp6UE8zdWYzZHZZcmcwT1hSRExnSnZNLU41YTBzTWk1NkNiSF9pdktiLVpOelk4MzM1MW1UVmNMcXFkTE0zLUl6UmZrYTFmaWVNMzlnelJhS1I4cDhGekg?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-20/windows-11-can-leave-your-deleted-files-recoverable-after-a-reset-and-microsoft*
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