Recycle bin shows empty!

[johng]

I am sure this happened to me a long time ago but can't remember the cure.
I delete files etc and they go to the bin, the icon shows files there, but the files are cannot be seen when I open the directory. It just looks empty, although it isn't.
Thanks for any advice
John

[Amie]

Morning John.

It could be that your Info file has become corrupt, have a look at this Microsoft article, I know it does not mention ME, but it is the most up to date available, and is still relevant:

Damaged or Deleted INFO File (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=136517)

You are not using Norton's protected recycle bin are you ?

By the way what happens when you try and empty the bin, does the number of invisible files it shows as being there disappear.

[Amie]

Me again

Go here, download the little reg file, then either double-click the filename and OK the merge when prompted or right-click and select "Merge" when prompted. This is a site I trust completely:


FixBin.reg (http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/fixbin.htm)


Amie :amie:

[johng]

Hello Amie, many thanks, I have tried the binfix.reg but it did not work. The entries were already in the registry.
So I shall investigate the microsoft path now.
I could not find the Recycled folder which I thought was in windows, I did a search and the folder did not turn up! Do you know where it should be stationed?
The icon on desktop is now showing full but when I go and open the directory it says no files. Although when I click on icon and select empty the bin becomes empty!
John

[johng]

Thanks for the leads Amie, It has been cured with a command prompt, for "Damaged Recycled Folder".
John

[Amie]

That is great news John, thanks for letting me know the problem is solved.

Amie :amie: