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Recyle bin fail to store deleted items

By Ermyas A. ·
Hi there.I am using windows 2000 with one hard disk partition.
Recently the recyle bin failed to store deleted items.In the recycle bin properties I set the following: chose use one setting for all drives,unchecked do not move files to the recycle bin,set size of recyle bin to 10%,checked delete display delete confirmation dialog.
What could be the problem? I am waiting your reply thank you in advance

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by rindi1 In reply to Recyle bin fail to store ...

If you delete files which are bigger than the bin, they won't be moved to it. You should get a warning message when you try to delete such files, though.

If you are deleting Items on a network drive they won't be moved to the recycle bin.

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Poster rated this answer.

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by BFilmFan In reply to Recyle bin fail to store ...

Check in the folder options on the Recycle Bin folder and see if hidden or system files are not showing in the window.

What exactly were the extensions on the file(s) that you deleted?

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by Ermyas A. In reply to

many doc,xls,txt,etc...

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by ReWrite In reply to Recyle bin fail to store ...

Try checking do not move files to recycle bin. Save, exit and reboot. Then go back in and uncheck. See what happens.

Cheers.

RW

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by Ermyas A. In reply to

did not resolve it

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by ReWrite In reply to Recyle bin fail to store ...

OK, so just out of the blue it quits working? Was any software installed or uninstalled at this time? Same for hardware? Get hit by any viruses? Also, have you run virus/adware/spyware programs?

Cheers.

RW

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by Ermyas A. In reply to

Yes,yes I have reinstalled windows 2000,installed and run symantec corporate version 9,registry mechanic,service pack 4,spy sweeper.I also installed commonly used softwares.
I really like to thank you for your help and your precious time

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by ReWrite In reply to Recyle bin fail to store ...

OK. Let's try this then: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=168570

This ms article decribes problems where deleted items do not show up in the recycle bin.

Cheers.

RW

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