ive got something in my recycle bin that wont delete from it, if you get me.

when i go in its empty but when i click delete items from recycle bin it says
Cannot delete file : cannot read source disk or file.

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Have you rebooted and looked if its gone then?

Or try this , in an explorer window , go to tools/folder options/view and remove the tick in front of "hide protected operating system files".

Then navigate to "C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-515967899-651377827-839522115-500" (the number will diver on youre pc) and see if there is anything in there (also look at the other partitions recycler folders.)

Hey m8

If you're using XP then try this little reg fix. Unzip it onto the desktop or into a folder and run it - say YES to the confirmation message that pops up.

Attached Files

restorerecyclebin.zip (923 Bytes, 6 views)

yes im using xp, and that reg fix didnt work.

i did the other stuff you said but cant find the rcycler bit :\

Download a program called Window Washer from webroot.com (VERY good product). Install it and in the settings select "add bleach to wash" then right click on your Recycle Bin...you will see that there is an extra menu item "Add bleach..." select it and see if that cleans the file.

ok ill try that, i did have that program ill see if i still have.

You did set protected operating system files to show?