xp recycle bin problems

[rmiles87]

when i go into my recycle bin to empty it none of the files show, i hit
empty my recycle bin and it promts. "are you sure you want to delete
these 8 items"

but the thing never deletes them.

please help.

thanks, richie.

 

[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. Select both boxes
4. Click Yes to the reboot message.
5. Reboot.

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

Additional info here >>

Windows XP From A to Z
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_r.htm

Scroll down to:
Recycle Bin - Deleting Problems

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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