Why am I seeing shortcuts to files in recycle bin that I didnt do?


  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #1

    Why am I seeing shortcuts to files in recycle bin that I didnt do?


    I have been finding shortcuts to various files in my recycle bin even though I didn't create or delete said shortcuts?

    I recently upgraded to an SSD so this is a new install, but I did notice the same occurrences on old install.

    Should I be concerned?

    Thank you in advance for any help or solutions.
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    What are the names of the shortcuts or files?
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  3. Posts : 2,470
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #3

    Thaddeus89,

    Please download WinRAR:
    WinRAR archiver, a powerful tool to process RAR and ZIP files
    Select the 32-bit or 64-bit version that applies to your system.
    Save to the Desktop.
    (This download is a trial version of the WinRAR archiver for use during a test period of 40 days.)

    Double-click the downloaded program to install...
    At the WinRAR Setup, click: OK
    On the last prompt, feel free to check any of the tabs, and, when finished, press: Done
    Close out of WinRAR setup.

    Go to Start > All Programs, and look for the WinRAR folder
    Open the folder, and double-click the WinRAR icon.

    When the WinRAR console opens, navigate to the Recycle Bin by using the down arrow on the far right of the path area.
    All the files should show in WinRAR.


    Can you use the Snipping tool to post an image of what is showing:

    How to Use the Snipping Tool in Vista and Windows 7
    http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/14...ool-vista.html

    How to Upload and Post a Screenshot and File in Seven Forums
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html
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  4. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #4

    It may also be worthwhile that you do it (explore with WinRAR) on all your external drives, HDDs as well as pen drives and put out the screenshots.
    Last edited by jumanji; 19 Jun 2013 at 21:35.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Sometimes its shortcuts of existing files on my various HDD's but other times its a WLMtemp folder or something similar to that. It is very unpredictable and inconsistent, sorry I can't give any other info on the matter, will post image next time it happens.
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  6. Posts : 2,470
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #6

    In any event, please Download RogueKiller (Official website)
    Select the x64 (64-bit) version.
    Click the applicable button to download.
    Save to the Desktop.

    Close all windows and browsers.
    Right-click and select: Run as Administrator

    At the program console, wait for the prescan to finish. (Under Status, it says: Prescan finished.)
    Press: SCAN

    When done, a report opens on the Desktop: RKreport.txt

    Please provide the RKreport.txt (Mode: Scan) in your reply.
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