Can't empty Recycle Bin

[Guest]

After I delete files and then try to empty the Recycle Bin I get an error. It
states that a file Dc### can't be deleted (### are random numbers that appear
they change each time). When I open the Recycle Bin there is no file(s)
shown. I am not able to restore any files that are not shown.
Rebooting seems to correct this but it re-occurs after a short time. I have
checked the event viewer but it shows no errors or warnings. I have also ran
chkdsk and found no problems. I have also found no spyware or viruses.

 

[Rich Barry]

Rob, take a look at Kelly's http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
Select R and scroll to Recycle Bin

 

[Wesley Vogel]

You probably have a damaged/corrupted file in the Recycle Bin.

Run Error Checking | Reboot | Try to empty the Recycle Bin again.

1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the volume you want to
check, and then click Properties.
2. On the Tools tab, click Check Now.
3. Do one of the following:

o To run Chkdsk by using the /f parameter, select the Automatically fix file
system errors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking. All files must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is
currently in use, a message asks if you want to reschedule
the disk checking for the next time you restart your computer. Your drive is
not available to run other tasks while the disk is being checked.]]

o To run Chkdsk by using the /r parameter, select the Scan for and attempt
recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking, locates bad sectors, and recovers readable information. All files
must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is currently in use, a
message asks if you want to reschedule the disk checking for the next time
you restart your computer. Your drive is not available to run other tasks
while the disk is being checked. If you select this option, you do not need
to select Automatically fix file system errors. Windows fixes any errors on
the disk.]]

You have to reboot for Error-checking to run.

For a peek at the chkdisk log.
Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | OK
Look in Application | Listed as Information
under Winlogon, Event 1001

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Guest]

I ran chkdsk with /f and later /r each time no problems were found. The
problem clears every time I reboot (so far) but this lasts only a short time.
I did do a repair install of windows and this seems to have fixed the
problem at least for now.

You probably have a damaged/corrupted file in the Recycle Bin.

Run Error Checking | Reboot | Try to empty the Recycle Bin again.

1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the volume you want to
check, and then click Properties.
2. On the Tools tab, click Check Now.
3. Do one of the following:

o To run Chkdsk by using the /f parameter, select the Automatically fix file
system errors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking. All files must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is
currently in use, a message asks if you want to reschedule
the disk checking for the next time you restart your computer. Your drive is
not available to run other tasks while the disk is being checked.]]

o To run Chkdsk by using the /r parameter, select the Scan for and attempt
recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking, locates bad sectors, and recovers readable information. All files
must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is currently in use, a
message asks if you want to reschedule the disk checking for the next time
you restart your computer. Your drive is not available to run other tasks
while the disk is being checked. If you select this option, you do not need
to select Automatically fix file system errors. Windows fixes any errors on
the disk.]]

You have to reboot for Error-checking to run.

For a peek at the chkdisk log.
Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | OK
Look in Application | Listed as Information
under Winlogon, Event 1001

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

After I delete files and then try to empty the Recycle Bin I get an
error. It states that a file Dc### can't be deleted (### are random
numbers that appear they change each time). When I open the Recycle Bin
there is no file(s) shown. I am not able to restore any files that are
not shown.
Rebooting seems to correct this but it re-occurs after a short time. I
have checked the event viewer but it shows no errors or warnings. I have
also ran chkdsk and found no problems. I have also found no spyware or
viruses.