[b] Deleting files does not go through recycle bin [/b]

[abeoffdg]

Whenever I delete any file from the folders, it directly deletes the file without going to the recycle bin as it used to earlier.

I find the recycle bin always empty although I dont shift+delete files. I have SP2 updated.

Please provide a possible solution for it without re-installing OS.

 

[linney]

Have a look at your settings on the Recycle Bin Properties and uncheck "Do not move files to the Recycle Bin......."

Specifies whether the items you delete are immediately removed from your hard disk or the items you delete are moved to the Recycle Bin. Items moved to the Recycle Bin are not removed from your hard disk until you empty the Recycle Bin.

 

[bcastner]

Files Do Not Show Up in Recycle Bin When Deleted

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;168570

This seems to work for many: Make sure that something is in the Recycle Bin (delete any file). With the Recycle Bin closed, right click and choose: Empty Recycle Bin. When the confirm box appears, click ok. Reboot. Now the Recycle Bin should work correctly.

If the above didn't help:

Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a corrupt info2 file. To correct the issue (FAT32):

Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:

Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.

NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate this file as needed, automatically.

Source: Kelly Theriot

 

[torturedmind]

you may also want to have a look in the registry entry. click here for the details. just set the value to 0 (zero).

hope this helps. peace!

kilroy
philippines

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