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Q151805: Files Appear Twice in the Recycle Bin

Article: Q151805
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
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 open the Recycle Bin, you may see two entries for some files.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you are using the SUBST command to assign a
substitute drive letter to the root folder of a drive that contains a Recycle
folder.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design. When you use the SUBST command to substitute a drive
letter for a folder that contains a Recycle folder, the Recycle Bin is mirrored
on the substituted drive. This can result in deleted files appearing twice in
the Recycle Bin.

Additional query words: duplicate

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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