Can't empty recycle bin

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Hi,

I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
recycle bin then I can delete them.

If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:

"Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
specify the correct path and file name"

Any ideas?
 
Re: Can't empty recycle bin

"Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:61C8ABE9-84CB-4CD5-A23D-36D5E34DF1AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
> their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
> recycle bin then I can delete them.
>
> If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:
>
> "Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
> specify the correct path and file name"
>
> Any ideas?

Try booting into Safe Mode & empty the recycle bin from there.
Once it's emptied, it should be reset & work OK.
 
Re: Can't empty recycle bin

Can you restore the folders to their original location? If so, hold down
the shift key when deleting them and this will bypass the recycle bin. If
no go on that, see if this article helps:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081
--
Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:61C8ABE9-84CB-4CD5-A23D-36D5E34DF1AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
> their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
> recycle bin then I can delete them.
>
> If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:
>
> "Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
> specify the correct path and file name"
>
> Any ideas?
 
Re: Can't empty recycle bin

To repair the Recycle Bin:

1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd

2. In the command window, type:
rd /s c:\recycled
Press <ENTER>

3. Resart your computer.


ju.c


"Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:61C8ABE9-84CB-4CD5-A23D-36D5E34DF1AE@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
> their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
> recycle bin then I can delete them.
>
> If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:
>
> "Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
> specify the correct path and file name"
>
> Any ideas?
>
 
Re: Can't empty recycle bin

This worked thanks. Although I had one on the C drive and my F drive, the F
drive one worked.


"ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop@mailnator.com> wrote in message
news:ua3KMNuIJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> To repair the Recycle Bin:
>
> 1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd
>
> 2. In the command window, type:
> rd /s c:\recycled
> Press <ENTER>
>
> 3. Resart your computer.
>
>
> ju.c
>
>
> "Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:61C8ABE9-84CB-4CD5-A23D-36D5E34DF1AE@microsoft.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
>> their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
>> recycle bin then I can delete them.
>>
>> If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:
>>
>> "Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
>> specify the correct path and file name"
>>
>> Any ideas?
 
Re: Can't empty recycle bin

You're welcome.


"Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:7632AD12-7E25-4FEC-9499-37D68F00FB46@microsoft.com...
> This worked thanks. Although I had one on the C drive and my F drive, the F
> drive one worked.
>
>
> "ju.c" <bibidybubidyboop@mailnator.com> wrote in message
> news:ua3KMNuIJHA.4280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> To repair the Recycle Bin:
>>
>> 1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd
>>
>> 2. In the command window, type:
>> rd /s c:\recycled
>> Press <ENTER>
>>
>> 3. Resart your computer.
>>
>>
>> ju.c
>>
>>
>> "Cyborg" <apollo13@btinternet.com> wrote in message
>> news:61C8ABE9-84CB-4CD5-A23D-36D5E34DF1AE@microsoft.com...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I can't seem to delete 5 folders that sit in my recycle bin, they all say
>>> their size is 0 KB's. If any other files are deleted and added to the
>>> recycle bin then I can delete them.
>>>
>>> If I try to empty the recycle bin I get the error:
>>>
>>> "Cannot remove folder <name>:cannot find specified file. Make sure you
>>> specify the correct path and file name"
>>>
>>> Any ideas?
>
 
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