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Agent99

December 5th 03, 12:16 AM

Hi Guys,
Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know they are
hiding in there?
When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I shouldn't
have to!
Any help appreciated
Ross

Kelly

December 5th 03, 12:16 AM

Hi Ross,

Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a corrupt
info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:

Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.

NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate this file
as needed, automatically.

You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the Recycle
Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found rename
them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps above, then
reboot. They should now be listed.

More information here:

Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

"Agent99" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Guys,
> Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know they are
> hiding in there?
> When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I
shouldn't
> have to!
> Any help appreciated
> Ross
>
>

Agent99

December 5th 03, 12:16 AM

Thanks Kelly,
One thing, how do I know whether I have Fat32 or MTFS?
Thanks,
Ross
"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Ross,
>
> Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a corrupt
> info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
> Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
>
> Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
> Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
> Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.
>
> NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate this file
> as needed, automatically.
>
> You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the Recycle
> Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found rename
> them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps above,
then
> reboot. They should now be listed.
>
> More information here:
>
> Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
>
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Agent99" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Guys,
> > Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know they
are
> > hiding in there?
> > When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I
> shouldn't
> > have to!
> > Any help appreciated
> > Ross
> >
> >
>

Doug Knox MS-MVP

December 5th 03, 12:16 AM

Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties. You'll
see this information on the General tab.

--
Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
http://www.dougknox.com
--------------------------------
Associate Expert
ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
--------------------------------
Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.

"Agent99" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks Kelly,
> One thing, how do I know whether I have Fat32 or MTFS?
> Thanks,
> Ross
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi Ross,
> >
> > Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a
corrupt
> > info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
> > Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
> >
> > Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
> > Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
> > Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.
> >
> > NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate this
file
> > as needed, automatically.
> >
> > You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the
Recycle
> > Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found rename
> > them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps above,
> then
> > reboot. They should now be listed.
> >
> > More information here:
> >
> > Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
> >
> >
> > --
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Guys,
> > > Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know they
> are
> > > hiding in there?
> > > When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I
> > shouldn't
> > > have to!
> > > Any help appreciated
> > > Ross
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

Kelly

December 5th 03, 12:19 AM

Thanks, Doug. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
...
> Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties.
You'll
> see this information on the General tab.
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "Agent99" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks Kelly,
> > One thing, how do I know whether I have Fat32 or MTFS?
> > Thanks,
> > Ross
> > "Kelly" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Hi Ross,
> > >
> > > Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a
> corrupt
> > > info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
> > > Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
> > >
> > > Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
> > > Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
> > > Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.
> > >
> > > NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate this
> file
> > > as needed, automatically.
> > >
> > > You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the
> Recycle
> > > Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found
rename
> > > them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps above,
> > then
> > > reboot. They should now be listed.
> > >
> > > More information here:
> > >
> > > Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > All the Best,
> > > Kelly
> > >
> > > MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > >
> > > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know
they
> > are
> > > > hiding in there?
> > > > When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I
> > > shouldn't
> > > > have to!
> > > > Any help appreciated
> > > > Ross
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Agent99

December 5th 03, 12:19 AM

Kelly,
Thanks, it worked beautifully!
Ross
"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks, Doug. :o)
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties.
> You'll
> > see this information on the General tab.
> >
> > --
> > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > http://www.dougknox.com
> > --------------------------------
> > Associate Expert
> > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > --------------------------------
> > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> >
> > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Thanks Kelly,
> > > One thing, how do I know whether I have Fat32 or MTFS?
> > > Thanks,
> > > Ross
> > > "Kelly" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Hi Ross,
> > > >
> > > > Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a
> > corrupt
> > > > info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
> > > > Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
> > > >
> > > > Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
> > > > Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
> > > > Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.
> > > >
> > > > NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate
this
> > file
> > > > as needed, automatically.
> > > >
> > > > You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the
> > Recycle
> > > > Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found
> rename
> > > > them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps
above,
> > > then
> > > > reboot. They should now be listed.
> > > >
> > > > More information here:
> > > >
> > > > Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > All the Best,
> > > > Kelly
> > > >
> > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > > >
> > > > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > > Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know
> they
> > > are
> > > > > hiding in there?
> > > > > When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but I
> > > > shouldn't
> > > > > have to!
> > > > > Any help appreciated
> > > > > Ross
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>

Kelly

December 5th 03, 12:21 AM

You are welcome, Ross. :o) Thanks for the feedback.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

"Agent99" > wrote in message
...
> Kelly,
> Thanks, it worked beautifully!
> Ross
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thanks, Doug. :o)
> >
> > --
> > All the Best,
> > Kelly
> >
> > MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Right click on the drive in Windows Explorer and select Properties.
> > You'll
> > > see this information on the General tab.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > > http://www.dougknox.com
> > > --------------------------------
> > > Associate Expert
> > > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > --------------------------------
> > > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> > >
> > > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > Thanks Kelly,
> > > > One thing, how do I know whether I have Fat32 or MTFS?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Ross
> > > > "Kelly" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > Hi Ross,
> > > > >
> > > > > Files not being listed in the Recycle Bin seem to be related to a
> > > corrupt
> > > > > info2 file. To correct the issue (Fat32):
> > > > > Go to Start/Run and type in CMD:
> > > > >
> > > > > Type CD \RECYCLED, and then press ENTER.
> > > > > Type ATTRIB -r -s -h info2, and then press ENTER.
> > > > > Type DEL INFO2, and then press ENTER.
> > > > >
> > > > > NOTE: This deletes the damaged INFO2 file. Windows will recreate
> this
> > > file
> > > > > as needed, automatically.
> > > > >
> > > > > You can often restore files even if it is not being listed in the
> > > Recycle
> > > > > Bin by searching (Start/Search) for the files by name, once found
> > rename
> > > > > them. If the files still cannot be recovered, follow the steps
> above,
> > > > then
> > > > > reboot. They should now be listed.
> > > > >
> > > > > More information here:
> > > > >
> > > > > Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > All the Best,
> > > > > Kelly
> > > > >
> > > > > MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> > > > > Troubleshooting Windows XP
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Agent99" > wrote in message
> > > > > ...
> > > > > > Hi Guys,
> > > > > > Why can't I see items sent to the Recycle Bin even though I know
> > they
> > > > are
> > > > > > hiding in there?
> > > > > > When I want to delete them I have to remember what is there but
I
> > > > > shouldn't
> > > > > > have to!
> > > > > > Any help appreciated
> > > > > > Ross
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>