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    Problems with recycle bin in Win 7.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tbonez1376, Nov 24, 2010.

  1. tbonez1376

    tbonez1376 Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I delete files to my recycle bin, no icons or anything show up in my recycle bin. But when I click Empty Recycle Bin, I still get a message asking if I want to delete X number of items, but I have no idea exactly what's in the recycle bin.

    How do I go about getting the icons and stuff to show up in the recycle bin again so I know exactly what I'm permanently deleting.

    Thanks!
     
    tbonez1376, Nov 24, 2010
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Recycle bin icon (in desktop) shows paper inside when there are files in it, an empty bin when there are no files in the bin.

    You have to open the recycle bin to see what items are there in the bin.
     
    coolguy, Nov 24, 2010
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    The recycle bin icon shows "paper" in the basket when I delete something to it. When I open the recycle bin, there's the stuff I deleted in it, but no icons or anything when I open the recycle bin.
     
    tbonez1376, Nov 24, 2010
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    if the program you deleted if still running, it wont delete it, srat up your task manager and close the program and then see if the files you tryed to delete are running.
     
    DboogieC, Nov 24, 2010
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    WinDirStat - WinDirStat - Windows Directory Statistics is a v ery useful utility that should show you what files are in your recycle bin (and everywhere else).

    Sometimes, it can also delete files from the recycle bin that the usual empty button will not.
     
    Nankuru, Nov 24, 2010
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    @Nankuru...under what conditions does the recycle bin NOT delete files? I remember vaguely that I have encountered this when I was still using XP. But it has never happened to me while using Vista or Win 7.
     
    lineS of flight, Nov 25, 2010
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