deleted files go to Recycle Bin but then disappear

[cparker]

I delete a file, say a .txt file from my desktop, and then I open my
recycle bin and see it there but then I watch it disappear with no
action from me.

I checked the properties for the Recycle Bin for both my drives and I
do not have the box "remove files immediately when deleted" checked.

I've never seen this behavior before. Has anyone experience this before
and found a fix?

Thanks!

Colleen

 

[Thorsten Matzner]

I delete a file, say a .txt file from my desktop, and then I open my
recycle bin and see it there but then I watch it disappear with no
action from me.

Reset the Recycle Bin: set the size for the Bin to "0" in the
Properties. Logon in the Safe Mlode and delete the RECYCLED folders
from your drives.
"A Description of the Safe Boot Mode Options in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222)