If you no longer have a Recycle Bin on your non-activated version of Windows 10, it is unlikely that Microsoft intentionally removed it. The Recycle Bin is a standard feature of Windows and should be present regardless of whether your copy of Windows 10 is activated.
However, there could be other reasons why the Recycle Bin is missing. Here are some steps you can take to try and restore it:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select "Personalize." If this option is not available, try the next steps.
2. Open File Explorer and navigate to the "View" tab.
3. In the toolbar, click on the "Options" button and select "Change folder and search options."
4. In the Folder Options window, go to the "View" tab.
5. Make sure the option "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" is selected, and uncheck the option "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)."
6. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
If the above steps do not work, it may be possible that your user profile is corrupted, which could cause the Recycle Bin to disappear. In such cases, creating a new user profile and transferring your files to the new profile may resolve the issue.
To answer your second question, there are alternative methods to recover deleted files even without the Recycle Bin. Here are some options:
1. Use file recovery software: There are numerous third-party data recovery tools available that can help you recover deleted files. Some popular options include Recuva, EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard, and MiniTool Power Data Recovery.
2. Check backup storage: If you have previously created backups of your files, you can try restoring them from a backup source like an external hard drive or cloud storage service.
3. Professional data recovery services: If the files are extremely important and the above methods don't work, you may consider contacting a professional data recovery service. They have specialized tools and techniques to recover lost data, although this option can be expensive.
Remember to always make regular backups of your important files to avoid data loss and prevent situations like these.
