Can't empty recycle bin

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Cyborg

Hi,

I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
recycle bin then I can delete them.

If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:

"Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
specify the correct path and file name"

Any ideas?
 
Cyborg said:
Hi,

I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
recycle bin then I can delete them.

If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:

"Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
specify the correct path and file name"

Any ideas?
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Try booting into Safe Mode & empty the recycle bin from there.
Once it's emptied, it should be reset & work OK.
 
To repair the Recycle Bin:

1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd

2. In the command window, type:
rd /s c:\recycled
Press <ENTER>

3. Resart your computer.


ju.c
 
This worked thanks. Although I had one on the C drive and my F drive, the F
drive one worked.
 
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