empty recycle bin


  1. Posts : 156
    windows 7
       #1

    empty recycle bin


    when i visit my recycle bin it is always empty ,even after i have just deleted items.
    somtimes i want to restore an item but it's not there where are they going.
    can anyone tell me please.
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  2. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #2

    when you delete an item how are you doing it, do you right click then select delete?
    or are you using a key shortcut.
    the key shortcut deletes without putting the item in the bin. also your bin size may have something to do with it, as if the items are too large they will be deleted without being stored in the bin,although you generally see a pop up regarding that.
    may be worth checking the size of the bin

    Recycle Bin storage size - Vista Forums
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  3. Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #3

    Make sure you don't have Don't move files to the recycle bin. Remove files immediately when deleted checked on the specific drive you're using.

    Recycle Bin - Permanently Delete Items Automatically


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  4. Posts : 156
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    empty recycle bin


    Boohbah/airbot. thanks to you both i have checked my recycle bin and it shows this.doc;s D 335gb
    windows 7 130gb.
    custom size
    max size 19210 dont' know what i am supposed to have .

    i would have sent you a screen shot but dont know how.

    thanks again longshanks.
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  6. Posts : 418
    N/A
       #6

    Are you deleting files from a removable drive?
    They tend to bypass the recycling bin, in my experience.
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