Return files from trash

I downloaded a program that cleans up my Mac but in doing so it has deleted files some programs need to run. There are thousands of files in the trash and I would like to return them all to the HD or their original homes...any idea?

HI
Thanks for taking the time to reply but I am on Lion. I am currently running 10.7.3 on my system which as far as I am aware is the most up-to-date version
Ive double checked and no "put back" feature available..seems odd!

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