Re: XP Pro Recycle Bin is empty but still shows files icon
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"Parthos" <Parthos@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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.
If you do Shift + Delete, this will bypass the Recycle Bin
rgds
Li'l Roberto
.
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