Recycle bin location on multi drive PC


  1. bawldiggle
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    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
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    Recycle bin location on multi drive PC


    I have a custom built tower PC
    Win_7 x64 bit

    Drive "C" = SSD for OS and programs only
    Drive "D' = internal HHD data only

    Desktop > Recycle Bin > RClick > Properties ...
    ... lists both drives "C" and "D"

    My concern is that deleted files/folders are assigned to "C"
    Can recycle bin be located in "D" drive ?
    I am trying to keep my SSD as "uncluttered" as possible
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    I have also noticed all external HDD have a hidden "recycle-bin"
    Can items be recovered from that "phantom" folder ? Or is it just a mirage. ?
    When I reformated a thumb drive to NTFS it auto created a hidden "Recycle Bin" on the thumb drive.

    Thank you :)
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  3. madcratebuilder
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    Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
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    W7 creates a recycle bin on each hdd as default. This link well give you additional info.

    Change the Recycle Bin settings
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  4. Lady Fitzgerald
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    I just avoid using the recycle bin most of the time by using SHIFT/DELETE, which deletes files without sending them to the recycle bin. Of course, I do have to be absolutely certain that I wanted it deleted because there is no recovery from that one.
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  6. bawldiggle
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    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
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    Thank you both for your responses :)

    Thought I was onto a new idea
    I can live with Recycle Bin as it is
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