Recycle Bin Problem

marlos · 16 May 2009 at 17:41

Every time i delete something it never show's up in the recycle bin except when i click or drag an item into the folder, I've look all over the interweb and followed every peace of advice but still no joy.

Thanks Marlos.

marlos · 16 May 2009 at 18:59

asim18 said:
Right click on recycle bin and choose properties.

Make sure "Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted." is NOT selected.

Tryed that still no joy.

marlos · 17 May 2009 at 10:14

bloodline76 said:
Whats the operating system?

I had this problem when I worked on a helpdesk a few years ago, but I have been up all night and cant remember what it is that fixes it.

All I remember is that its something really simple to fix.

Its something to do with the folder called:

C:\recycler

Try going START - RUN - C:\recycler - right click - check your security preferences and make sure you have modify/full access to the folder

I am sure this will prompt someones memory into helping you. I am just half a sleep at the moment.

Thanks for your help but that didn't work, i'm using vista 32 bit home premium.

marlos · 18 May 2009 at 07:43

Anyone.

marlos · 18 May 2009 at 17:28

My bin's is on my desktop, C drice is 223GB free of 456GB & F drive is 39.7GB free of 139gb.

marlos · 18 May 2009 at 18:00

This is very strange i justed deleted a picture but i can still press the yes evean though there's nothing in there.

marlos · 18 May 2009 at 18:17

howiepoohs said:
Intertesting........... Are you able to restore these "hidden" files?
Try creating a new User profile and see if this is also affected.

no i can't restore the file because there nothing to highlite.I'll try a new profile later.

marlos · 18 May 2009 at 18:20

Raist said:
That is complete oddness. The last thing I can think of is that you're selecting multiple files by holding SHIFT, then forgetting to release SHIFT prior to deleting. I also hear that deleting files from a compressed folder might cause this problem.

edit: the Explorer view for your Recycle Bin is configured for Music. Click Organize | Folder and Search Options, then click the View tab, and select Restore Defaults.

I try that and it worked once.

marlos · 19 May 2009 at 16:45

I hate VISTA.

marlos · 19 May 2009 at 18:51

Knubje said:
If in doubt, wipe and install

I may just do that.

marlos · 11 Jul 2009 at 11:44

I found out the problem was my harddrive a bad sector i think.