Recycle Bin permanently deletes

[raylee84]

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.

 

[alexgrossman]

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:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12205-recycle-bin-permanently-delete-items-automatically.html

One more reference URL:

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/w...ecycle-bin-wil-only-permanently-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!!

 

[raylee84]

followed that before and it doesn't work. the options are greyed out (as per image in first post).

 

[alexgrossman]

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

What happens after that??

 

[Callender]

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.

 

[raylee84]

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).

 

[Callender]

Delete Recycle Bin

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:



You also have to highlight the drive with your mouse before all options are available.

 

[Callender]

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.

 

[raylee84]

yes, i did it per the tutorial. did it before i posted my question.

 

[Slartybart]

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

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See: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

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