Re: Cannot Empty Recycle Bin

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From: S.Sengupta (ssengupta__at_msn.com)
Date: 12/14/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:42:37 +0530

Replace/Repair the Recycle Bin (Line 64)
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regards,
ssg MS-MVP

Paul Heslop wrote:
> krsherm wrote:
>
>>Hello. In order to transfer data from an older computer to my new computer, I
>>backed up the ENTIRE old computer to a .bkf file and stored it on a network
>>share, I then copied the .bkf file to the new computer and restored it to a
>>temporary directory and then took the time to slowly go through the backup
>>file and keep what I needed and delete what I don't need. One of the things
>>that I deleted from the restored backup file was a directory from my old
>>machine called "System Volume Information". However, Windows thinks that file
>>is important and will not let me empty it from the recycle bin. It also won't
>>let me restore it.
>>
>>If I try to empty the Recyle Bin, I get:
>>
>>Cannot remove folder Dd8304: Access is denied. Make sure that the disk is
>>not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.
>>
>>If I try to restore the file, I get:
>>
>>Cannot create or replace System Volume Information: Access is denied. Make
>>sure that the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not
>>currently in use.
>>
>>The recyle bin shows the file as having originated from the temporary backup
>>directory... I am not trying to delete actual SVI.
>>
>>Please help, I am pulling my hair out...
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Kevin
>>Win XP Pro (new machine)
>>Win 2000 Advanced Server (old machine)
>
>
> try booting in safe mode and doing it from there

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