No files visible in recycle bin !

[Adge]

I know there are files deleted in the recycle bin, but
when I view the bin there are none shown. I had this
problem before and managed to resolve it but I'VE FORGOT
HOW I DID IT???? Can someone please help?

Thanks

[Thorsten Matzner]

"Adge" > wrote:

>I know there are files deleted in the recycle bin, but
>when I view the bin there are none shown.

It may help to reset the Bin, but you will lose all the data in there.
To do this boot to the Recovery Console and use the DEL command to
delete the files of all the RECYCLED folders on all disks. Then use
the RD command to delete the RECYCLED folders itself. Reboot.
"How to Access the Recovery Console During Startup"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654)

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[Kelly]

Hi,

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

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Kelly

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"Adge" > wrote in message
...
> I know there are files deleted in the recycle bin, but
> when I view the bin there are none shown. I had this
> problem before and managed to resolve it but I'VE FORGOT
> HOW I DID IT???? Can someone please help?
>
> Thanks