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Deleting Recycled Folder Does Not Seem to Work

Article ID: 135200

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006


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SYMPTOMS

When you remove the Recycled folder in Windows Explorer, the folder appears not to be removed.

CAUSE

The Recycle Bin sends each of the internal files to the Recycle Bin. The files you see in the Recycle Bin are the internal files.

RESOLUTION

Do not remove the Recycled folder to empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, use the right mouse button to click the Recycle Bin, and then click Empty Recycle Bin on the menu that appears.

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