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File name too long - cant delete
I recently deleted a lot of files from my computer but now my recycle bin is
empty but showing as full (specifically it says it has 14 files). I try and empty it and it says: cannot delete (name) the file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different name. I've tried viewing hidden files, rebooting multiple times and a few other tricks but nothing is working. I may try deleting my recycle bin and making a new one but that seems drastic. Any ideas what to do? |
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File name too long - cant delete
On Oct 1, 9:30*am, Nick wrote:
I recently deleted a lot of files from my computer but now my recycle bin is empty but showing as full (specifically it says it has 14 files). I try and empty it and it says: *cannot delete (name) the file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different name. I've tried viewing hidden files, rebooting multiple times and a few other tricks but nothing is working. I may try deleting my recycle bin and making a new one but that seems drastic. Any ideas what to do? "cannot delete (name) the file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different name. " So, did you try changing the file name? If so, what was the result/ error message? |
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File name too long - cant delete
Repair the Recycle Bin:
1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd 2. In the command window, type: attrib -s -h %SystemDrive%\RECYCLER press ENTER, then type: rmdir /s /q %SystemDrive%\RECYCLER press ENTER. 3. Restart your computer. ju.c "Nick" wrote in message ... I recently deleted a lot of files from my computer but now my recycle bin is empty but showing as full (specifically it says it has 14 files). I try and empty it and it says: cannot delete (name) the file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different name. I've tried viewing hidden files, rebooting multiple times and a few other tricks but nothing is working. I may try deleting my recycle bin and making a new one but that seems drastic. Any ideas what to do? |
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