Re: Recycle Bin Not Being Used

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From: orion (orionstargate_at_geocities.com)
Date: 12/13/04 

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:01:28 -0600

When I 'explore' the recycle bin, there is no subfolder off the
recycle bin.

Thanks,
orion

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:43:04 -0800, 4SG
<4SG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>One thing to check
>
>Right click the recycle bin and click explore. See if there is a subfolder
>off of the recycle bin folder.
>
>
>"orion" wrote:
>
>> I have an networked XP SP1 workstation. I deleted some files and the
>> Recycle Bin icon changed from "Empty" to "Files Inside". When I
>> double-clicked on the icon to delete the files, they were not there,
>> yet the icon still indicates files are in the Recycle Bin.
>>
>> The system is set to have items go to the Recycle Bin first ... not
>> automatically delete from system.
>>
>> I have been told, because it is not a 'show-stopper' that my user
>> profile has to be redone to have the Recycle Bin work as usual. Is
>> this true?
>>
>> Please advise the best corrective action, if possible.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>

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