Re: Recycle Bin Problems

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"samd" <samd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>When I double click and open up my Recycle bin, the items are instantly
>removed. The issue is if I accidently delete something I will not be able to
>restore it. Any settings I can review to fix this. I have tried the
>properties of the Recycle Bin..

Reset the Bin: set the size to "0" via the Properties and then boot to
the Safe Mode and delete all the RECYCLER folders on your drives.
Restart Windows and set up the Bin again.
"A Description of the Safe Boot Mode Options in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222)

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