Recycle Bin permanently deletes


  1. Posts : 4
    Win 7 Enterprise x64
       #1

    Recycle Bin permanently deletes


    Hi,

    so i have an issue where the recycle bin perm deletes everything without prompt.
    i've tried deleting the C:\recyclebin$ folder but it doesn't work.

    works ok in safe mode and under another account so it seems to be just the one user account. and yes, i'm aware i could just re-create the user account but i'd rather not and try to fix it if possible.

    any idea's? attached screenshot of the recycle bin settings.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Recycle Bin permanently deletes-123.png  
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  2. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Home X86
       #2

    Follow the tutorial and thread posted below you'll find options to block your system to permanently deleting files without moving it into recycle bin:

    Recycle Bin - Permanently Delete Items Automatically

    One more reference URL:

    http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/wi...-delete-files/


    If that didn't helps you, consider repairing your system using Installation CD DVD or inbuilt system recovery options. Moreover, you can also try creating a fresh administrator account for your system and then try performing the same functions.

    Hope it helps!!
    Last edited by alexgrossman; 17 Sep 2014 at 23:38. Reason: Providing extra reference link
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  3. Posts : 4
    Win 7 Enterprise x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    followed that before and it doesn't work. the options are greyed out (as per image in first post).
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  4. Posts : 25
    Windows 7 Home X86
       #4

    Have you tried create new user profile as suggested in my first post??

    What happens after that??
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  5. Posts : 4,776
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    Delete Recycle Bin - suggestion


    Well you could try deleting the recycle bin in order to create a new one.

    How to delete from Elevated Command Prompt

    Open an Elevated Command Prompt as shown in the tutorial.

    In the command window type:

    RD /S /Q C:\$Recycle.bin

    Press Enter

    Then right click desktop and choose "Refresh"

    Note - replace C: with the drive letter needed if the recycle bin is on a different drive.

    Example: RD /S /Q D:\$Recycle.bin - for Drive D:

    Reboot.

    Check recycle bin properties to see if they've been restored.
    Last edited by Callender; 19 Sep 2014 at 13:18. Reason: add more info
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  6. Posts : 4
    Win 7 Enterprise x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    have tried deleting the recycle bin but no luck.
    other users are fine, so i guess the only solution is to re-create the user profile which isn't what I wanted to do (hence the post).
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  7. Posts : 4,776
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    Delete Recycle Bin


    raylee84 said:
    have tried deleting the recycle bin but no luck.
    other users are fine, so i guess the only solution is to re-create the user profile which isn't what I wanted to do (hence the post).
    How did you delete it? Did you use the method shown in order to delete it? And if that didn;t work then possibly use the same method to delete the recycle bin on any additional drives.

    It should show more than one drive if you have other drives:

    Recycle Bin permanently deletes-recycle-bin-properties.jpg

    You also have to highlight the drive with your mouse before all options are available.
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  8. Posts : 4,776
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #8

    Deleting the folder


    You know that you can't just simply delete the folder - right?

    Edit: Oh well, if you're other drives don't show up delete the recycle bins for them anyway.
    Last edited by Callender; 21 Sep 2014 at 20:57. Reason: add info
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  9. Posts : 4
    Win 7 Enterprise x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    yes, i did it per the tutorial. did it before i posted my question.
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  10. Posts : 6,458
    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       #10

    Post a screen shot of the RecycleBin

    In Windows Explorer
    navigate to your C drive
    change Folder options - view tab to NOT hide protected operating system files

    Dbl click the $Recycle.Bin to expand it
    Recycle Bin permanently deletes-rbin.png

    See: Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

    just for reference - no action suggested: How to Fix a Corrupted Recycle Bin
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