RECYCLER SHOWS FULL

[Paul Koukos]

I posted this a few days ago. On my desktop my Recycle Bin shows full, but
when I enter it, there is nothing showing.

When I click on empty the recycle folder it asks me if I want to delete the
7 files.

Now it has reached 9 files?

Is there anyway to fix this?

Thanks

 

[John John (MVP)]

The recycler folder or info files are probably corrupt. Try deleting the
recycler folder(s), Windows will recreate it when you reboot. From a
command prompt isssue the following command:

rd /s /q c:\recycler

If you have more than one drive you will have to issue the command for
each drive, changing the c: with the appropriate drive letter.

John

 

[Kelly]

In addition to John John:

I've seen this happen if you use the SUBST command to create a virtual
drive.

IF you have a virtual drive. Do a SUBST DRIVER: /D
You should then be able to see the contents of you Recycle Bin

Added info:

Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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[Paul Koukos]

That did the job. Thanks for your help

The recycler folder or info files are probably corrupt. Try deleting the
recycler folder(s), Windows will recreate it when you reboot. From a
command prompt isssue the following command:

rd /s /q c:\recycler

If you have more than one drive you will have to issue the command for
each drive, changing the c: with the appropriate drive letter.

John

 

[John John (MVP)]

You're welcome, thanks for the follow up.

John

That did the job. Thanks for your help

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