Recycle Bin

Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 76
    win 7 and xp
       #1

    Recycle Bin


    Ever since I bought Win 7 my recycle bin had been full of trash that I did not put there. Is that normal and can I reduce the amount to what I put there like in XP?
    Jim
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #2

    Do you use any torrent, or usenet clients?
    If you do the behavior is normal as they dump par and temp download files directly to the recycle bin.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    This fine tutorial may help you solve your problem
    Recycle Bin - Vista Forums
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 76
    win 7 and xp
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I don't use torrents and I don't know what usernet is.

    It will empty but it takes longer than usual. Refreshing??
    Last edited by jhmac77; 16 Feb 2011 at 11:26. Reason: additional materiL
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #5

    What do you mean by "Trash" Can you give us a screenshot of part of the contents showing the actual files in there. Not sure waht you mean when you say "can I reduce the amount to what I put there like in XP?". If you don't delete anything then nothing will go in there. If you wish to delete files completely without going into the recycle bin then hold down shift key whilst pressing the delete key!

    EDIT:
    That was odd, none of the above posts were showwing when I posted. he timings were a bit tight perhaps
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #6

    Then seen richc46's link above.
      My Computer


  7. t41
    Posts : 226
    windows7 7600 x86
       #7

    Do you have a program like Ccleaner set up to scan pc every so often, if so that will do it. Just an idea.
    btw - my torrent client does not place anything into my bin on it's own - guess it's how you set it up.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 76
    win 7 and xp
    Thread Starter
       #8

    sCREEN SHOT? I have not done that except one or two times with XP. Can't find out how. What is in there is a bunch of repetitions files from recipes to Unbutu information which I did not put there! It is loaded with these files and I did not put them there!!

    Matter of fact I just emptied the bin and all this shows up. Where did it come from? I guess it is just a faulty Win 7!

    "if you don' delete anything then nothing will go in there" NOT TRUE There is a lot I mean alot of repetition of files. Maybe 10 or more of each

    Jim I guess no one else has had this problem?
    Last edited by jhmac77; 16 Feb 2011 at 11:43. Reason: additional material
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 6,668
    Windows 7 x64
       #9

    t41 said:
    Do you have a program like Ccleaner set up to scan pc every so often, if so that will do it. Just an idea.
    btw - my torrent client does not place anything into my bin on it's own - guess it's how you set it up.
    yes, it's also a matter of which client is in use. utorrent and most the more popular ones do not exhibit that behavior. ...it does occur though, never hurts to ask.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #10

    "TIP"

    when you delete a file to the recycle bin / trash on the final conformation to delete file before you click press shift on the keyboard hold down then confirm and the file bypasses the recycle bin / trash.
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:57.
Find Us