RE: WINDOWS in my recycle bin?

From: Robertv (Robertv_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/07/04 

Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 04:01:04 -0700

Hi, it may be that the folder is HIDDEN. When you open the Recycle Bin, go to

1. Tools on the Toolbar.
2. Folder Options on the drop down menu.
3. Click on the View Tab, as opposed to the default General.
4. Check Show Hidden Files, then Apply and OK.

Hopefully ypu should be able to see the Folder now, but I would guess, that
it is probably empty anyway!

"odd_one" wrote:

> My recycle bin is saying that a file titled 'WINDOWS' is in my recycle bin.
> When i open my recycle bin there is no file there. I have tried restoring the
> file but it doesn't work. Would it be safe to empty recycle bin? I don't want
> to do anything to crash my computer but i need to empty it. Any suggestions
> would be most appreciated.

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