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Q135200: Deleting Recycled Folder Does Not Seem to Work

Article: Q135200
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you remove the Recycled folder in Windows Explorer, the folder appears not
to be removed.

CAUSE
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The Recycle Bin sends each of the internal files to the Recycle Bin. The files
you see in the Recycle Bin are the internal files.

RESOLUTION
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Do not remove the Recycled folder to empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle
Bin, use the right mouse button to click the Recycle Bin, and then click Empty
Recycle Bin on the menu that appears.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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