Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOW' ?

"Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOW' ? "

This is recycle bin's "confirm file delete" message, and it appears whenever
I try to empty the recycle bin. Then, if I choose "Yes", a dialog box warns
me that access is denied. Next, I should expect sudden system halts , or
worst, the blue screen of death. I'm sure no one has ever tried to delete
the "Windows" directory in my computer, because it is hidden. How can I get
rid of this?
Thanks
ps: The recycle bin icon on the desktop shows it full, but its "empty
recycle bin" menu item is disabled. The recycle bin it self contains no icon
or folder.
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(XP Pro SP2 + latest updates, McAfee security + All updated, Ad-Aware SE
Personal + updated, .NET Framework 1.1, IIS 5.1, CPU P 2.4 Celeron Intel, HD
Maxtor 60 GB)

I have seen that before but I cannot remember what to do, but you can try
this,
Go to StartMy Computerlocal C:right click properties, and run the disk
cleanup tool. As well as cleaning temp files, etc from your computer, it
will also delete the contents of your recycle bin.
It might be that while you have explorer open, one of the files is in use,
so close all your applications, close explorer, and empty the recycle bin
from your desktop.
"HAM" hmdzxx5x@hotmaildotcom wrote in message
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"Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOW' ? "

This is recycle bin's "confirm file delete" message, and it appears
whenever
I try to empty the recycle bin. Then, if I choose "Yes", a dialog box
warns
me that access is denied. Next, I should expect sudden system halts , or
worst, the blue screen of death. I'm sure no one has ever tried to delete
the "Windows" directory in my computer, because it is hidden. How can I
get
rid of this?
Thanks
ps: The recycle bin icon on the desktop shows it full, but its "empty
recycle bin" menu item is disabled. The recycle bin it self contains no
icon
or folder.
---
(XP Pro SP2 + latest updates, McAfee security + All updated, Ad-Aware SE
Personal + updated, .NET Framework 1.1, IIS 5.1, CPU P 2.4 Celeron Intel,
HD
Maxtor 60 GB)

[[Are you sure you want to delete WINDOWS?]]

Makes you stop and think when you see that message, doesn't it? ;-)

You probably have a damaged/corrupted file in the Recycle Bin.

Run Error Checking | Reboot | Try to empty the Recycle Bin again.

1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, right-click the volume you want to
check, and then click Properties.
2. On the Tools tab, click Check Now.
3. Do one of the following:

o To run Chkdsk by using the /f parameter, select the Automatically fix file
system errors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking. All files must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is
currently in use, a message asks if you want to reschedule
the disk checking for the next time you restart your computer. Your drive is
not available to run other tasks while the disk is being checked.]]

o To run Chkdsk by using the /r parameter, select the Scan for and attempt
recovery of bad sectors check box, and then click Start.
[[Specifies whether Windows repairs file-system errors found during disk
checking, locates bad sectors, and recovers readable information. All files
must be closed for this program to run. If the drive is currently in use, a
message asks if you want to reschedule the disk checking for the next time
you restart your computer. Your drive is not available to run other tasks
while the disk is being checked. If you select this option, you do not need
to select Automatically fix file system errors. Windows fixes any errors on
the disk.]]

You have to reboot for Error-checking to run.

For a peek at the log.
Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | OK
Look in Application | Listed as Information
under Winlogon, Event 1001

Additional info here

Windows XP From A to Z
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_r.htm

Scroll down to:
Recycle Bin - Deleting Problems

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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HAM hmdzxx5x@hotmaildotcom hunted and pecked:
"Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOW' ? "

This is recycle bin's "confirm file delete" message, and it appears
whenever I try to empty the recycle bin. Then, if I choose "Yes", a
dialog box warns me that access is denied. Next, I should expect sudden
system halts , or worst, the blue screen of death. I'm sure no one has
ever tried to delete the "Windows" directory in my computer, because it
is hidden. How can I get rid of this?
Thanks
ps: The recycle bin icon on the desktop shows it full, but its "empty
recycle bin" menu item is disabled. The recycle bin it self contains no
icon or folder.
---
(XP Pro SP2 + latest updates, McAfee security + All updated, Ad-Aware SE
Personal + updated, .NET Framework 1.1, IIS 5.1, CPU P 2.4 Celeron Intel,
HD Maxtor 60 GB)