$RECYCLE.BIN folder shows on drives although "Don't Show Hidden" set


  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 7
       #1

    $RECYCLE.BIN folder shows on drives although "Don't Show Hidden" set


    Under Folder Options, I have the "Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives" checked.

    Yet, there is a folder called $RECYCLE.BIN on every drive showing when I'm viewing my folders.

    I don't recall it showing before I had to do a malware and virus sweep.

    Does this mean it is not a hidden file, or that its attributes were changed?

    If so, is it safe to change it back to hidden manually?

    TIA
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  2. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Webbiz,

    Yep, if the $RECYCLE.BIN folders are not faded, then it sounds like the hidden and/or system attribute has been cleared for them. You could open a elevated command prompt, and type the command below and press Enter for each $RECYCLE.BIN for each drive letter one at a time to add these attributes back.
    attrib +s +h "C:\$Recycle.Bin" /s /d
    Repeat the command above substituting C for each drive letter you have a $RECYCLE.BIN folder on.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 27
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you very much! :)
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  4. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome. :)
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  5. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 x86
       #5

    didn't work for me!!! it is STILL there!!!
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  6. Posts : 97
    Windows 7 x86
       #6

    scratch that, I had to close the window & reopen it
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  7. Posts : 71,980
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

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