MS XP Pro - Recycle Bin error

Guido · 05-Apr-2006, 18:40

Hi Folks,

Me again, IT numpty or "Complete Jonah" whichever takes your fancy.

Been having a problem with my recycle bin recently.

Basically whenever I delete a sub-directory from my machine, and it ends up in the Recycle Bin, I then cannot remove it from there or any other single files that are in the bin at the same time.

When I try to "Empty the Recycle Bin" in the normal way, I get the attached error.

If I open the Recycle Bin as a Windows Explorer type window and try and directly delete the Sub-Dirs from there I get the message again. I can however delete single files from this window but not the Sub-Dirs.

I formatted my machine (AGAIN) on Saturday and reinstalled my whole OS and programs. Now after a couple of days of work, I am back to square one with the Recycle Bin not emptying now there are sub-dirs in it.

Running XP Pro with SP2. Done a Google search and nothing is to be found along the lines of my error

Anyone have any ideas (apart from chucking the sodding thing in the skip of course!!!!!).

Many thanks, Guy

(PS couldn't have a more perfect avatar could I!!!!!)

[Edited on 5-4-2006 by Guido]

Jasper · 05-Apr-2006, 19:44

Guy,i don't know about th eproblem,but do know that you can do a repair of XP using the cd rom,which puts everything back as it sure be,but doesn't delete or reset all your stuff like a fresh install/format.

Rattler · 05-Apr-2006, 20:39

If I remember correctly - and not sure if it helps you, but if you hold the shift button down when you press delete, it deletes it permanently - ie it does not go to the recycle bin.

Not sure if that's a good workaround for you, might help though?

Tim

Guido · 06-Apr-2006, 07:21

Guido · 09-Apr-2006, 22:01

Still having probs but can't attach the error I get cos the DSC site page crashes whenever I try and attach the Excel file

Bluudy computers

Iconic944ss · 10-Apr-2006, 08:27

Sorry Guy - a blank here; had a mootch on mamma.com but nothing seems to match your particular problem.

I wonder if its related to the Permissions for the folder/sub-folder?

Are these folders from another machine - or ones you created yourself??

Just a thought.

Good luck - Frank

Jasper · 10-Apr-2006, 09:28

Have you tried to do a repair,Guy?

Jasper · 10-Apr-2006, 09:39

Shift+delete will by pass the re-cycle bin and just delete it completely,if that's any use.

[Edited on 10-4-2006 by Jasper]

Guido · 10-Apr-2006, 19:23

Have tried a repair Rich thanx to no avail.

Sadly the problem arises also when I try to copy a folder from another drive - That folder contains subfolders too.

It also arises when I try to create a new menu item in the Start Menu (ie. to set up a 'directory' called Microsoft so that I can put all my items/shortcuts into it like Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)

Tis really driving me crazy now as I can't organise my drives or pics from the race meetings etc as I can't do anything that involves renaming or deleting directories....

Jasper · 10-Apr-2006, 19:47

try a check disc check on your C drive.

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05-Apr-2006, 19:44	#2
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Guy,i don't know about th eproblem,but do know that you can do a repair of XP using the cd rom,which puts everything back as it sure be,but doesn't delete or reset all your stuff like a fresh install/format. Reply

05-Apr-2006, 20:39	#3
Rattler Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 8,863 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boys Town Mood: www.cantbearsed.co.uk If I remember correctly - and not sure if it helps you, but if you hold the shift button down when you press delete, it deletes it permanently - ie it does not go to the recycle bin. Not sure if that's a good workaround for you, might help though? Tim Reply

06-Apr-2006, 07:21	#4
Guido DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Bikes: '01 Ducati 748R and '04 Mille RSVR Posts: 2,665 Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Mood: Awaiting the arrival of the sun and the disappearance of the rain **** Reply

09-Apr-2006, 22:01	#5
Guido DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Bikes: '01 Ducati 748R and '04 Mille RSVR Posts: 2,665 Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Mood: Awaiting the arrival of the sun and the disappearance of the rain Still having probs but can't attach the error I get cos the DSC site page crashes whenever I try and attach the Excel file Bluudy computers Reply

10-Apr-2006, 09:28	#7
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Have you tried to do a repair,Guy? Reply

10-Apr-2006, 09:39	#8
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK Shift+delete will by pass the re-cycle bin and just delete it completely,if that's any use. [Edited on 10-4-2006 by Jasper] Reply

10-Apr-2006, 19:47	#10
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK try a check disc check on your C drive. Reply