Can't see contents of Recycle Bin in WinXP

Dave · Oct 30, 2003

I have items in my recycle bin and the recycle bin icon on
the desktop shows that there are files in it.

However, when I open the recycle bin, I see nothing.

I've changed my File/View settings to show all files and
unhide sytem files, but still nothing.

I've read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 136517...to
no avail.

Help please!

Thank you.

Milt · Oct 30, 2003

I suggest that you go to "Kellys XP Korner" at
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htmd and on the "Tweaks Page" go
to line 64, right hand column. There you will find "Repair/replace the
Recycle Bin". The instructions for using it are at the top of the Tweaks
page.

Hope this helps,
Milt

Dave · Oct 31, 2003

This seems to have solved the problem...for now.

However, after updating the registry, the contents were
still not visible, so I re-booted. Still no luck. So, I
Emptied Recycle Bin, deleted a file and there it was.
Interesting.

Thanks for the help, Milt.

Dave