RE: XP Pro Recycle Bin is empty but still shows files icon
- From: "Parthos" <Parthos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:11:03 -0700
After reading many other replies in this newsgroup, I tried a solution that
works for me almost 100%: With the command prompt window, I deleted the
c:\recycler directory using rmdir /s c:\recycler, then I restarted my PC.
This directory and subfiles (INFO2) are recreated by Windows on restart and
when I open the empty recycle bin. I can now delete files and empty the bin
with no troubles. The only exception is if I delete a same-day file from my
IE Temp sub-directory. I'll live with that.
Disclaimer: this is a solution that worked for me. It may not work for you
and may cause harm. I am not responsible for any problems on other machines.
I took a chance and this worked for me.
"Mary" wrote:
> Most times, it's just the icon that's wrong. Correct it by going to Display
> Properties, Desktop, customize and change the empty icon to something
> else--or rechoose the same icon and apply.
> Also right click on the bin itself and make sure you are not using the
> Norton Protected bin. Switch to the regular bin.
>
> "Parthos" wrote:
>
> > I get this strange situation with my recycle bin. With nothing in the bin
> > (or even just after I empty the bin) the icon still shows it has files. But
> > when I try to empty it again, it wants to delete my Windows directory. This
> > is really odd. I have re-started my machine and the problem persists,
> > although after I re-start, the icon correctly shows that the bin is empty.
> >
> > Other info:
> >
> > This is a brand new PC with Windows XP Pro SP2.
> >
> > I have scanned for malware, spyware, etc. with 4 different apps. There are
> > also no hidden files in the bin.
> >
> > When I look at the c:\recycler directory I see that I have a copule of
> > sub-dricetories in there with very long numeric names which start with "S-1-"
> >
> > I am running Norton Internet Security (firewall and anti-virus) in the
> > background if that is pertinent.
> >
> >
.
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