Recycle Bin empties automatically

[wxrr]

All the contents of my Recycle Bin disappear next time I use my PC.
I looked for an "automatically empty on start" option, if there is such a
thing, but did not see it.

Last thing I did on my PC was reformat the D hard drive, wiping it clean.
Maybe that emptied it, but since then, it will not hold any files.

Thanks in advance. Lots of good information on these boards.

Scott
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Dell Deminsion 8250
Win XP Home SP2

Inspiron 9000
Win XP Media SP2

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Repair Recycle Bin -- see line #64 at right -- :
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Scott,

One of the utilities in your system is probably doing it. For instance, certain versions of Zone Alarm have a cache cleaning features built-in, which when activated, would empty the recycle bin on every restart. Windows is not automatically doing this.

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All the contents of my Recycle Bin disappear next time I use my PC.
I looked for an "automatically empty on start" option, if there is such a
thing, but did not see it.

Last thing I did on my PC was reformat the D hard drive, wiping it clean.
Maybe that emptied it, but since then, it will not hold any files.

Thanks in advance. Lots of good information on these boards.

Scott
--
Dell Deminsion 8250
Win XP Home SP2

Inspiron 9000
Win XP Media SP2

 

[wxrr]

Neither of the above helped! Items will not go into the Recycle Bin!
I have right clicked the Bin and the Display delete confirmation dialog is
selected.

Also, the "Do not move files to the recucle bin...." is NOT checked.

I believe when I reformatted by D drive, I somehow caused this to occur.

Can the Recycle Bin be uninstalled and then restored?
Thank you.

Dell Deminsion 8250
Win XP Home SP2

Inspiron 9000
Win XP Media SP2