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    where is the recycle bin located

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by desisolja, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. desisolja

    desisolja Notebook Consultant

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    i deleted the desktop shortcut and now can't access the recycle bin. where on the hard drive is it actually located?
     
    desisolja, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Usually on c:\recycled though it can be relocated. It is usually a hidden folder.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 23, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    It should be on your C drive, Folders > Desktop.

    At least that's where mine is.

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 23, 2009
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    BigHops323 Notebook Deity

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    BigHops323, Jan 23, 2009
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  5. ALLurGroceries

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    "Too much clutter" :D

    The recycle bin never actually deletes (er... recycles?) itself, it's just the desktop item. It's always sitting there in C:\recycled or C:\recycler depending on your OS version.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 23, 2009
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    As was said, it's at C:\$Recycle.Bin :cool:
     
    pixelot, Jan 23, 2009
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  7. ALLurGroceries

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    It's what pixelot said for Vista. It's c:\recycled for XP/2K. My bad. :D

    And that guide linked above is the right way to get it back anyway, making a shortcut won't do.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 23, 2009
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