Windows 10: Cant delete a folder on the recycle bin

Recently i've had problems with my PC, after loggin in theres only a black screen and the cursor, task manager works fine and all the non-microsoft store programs, even trying to open ms-settings: doesnt work, i followed the steps from this thread but that didnt fix the problem
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-cronical-start-menu-problem/7e58db44-f565-43b4-9602-7e007e7cc5ce
Finally i decided to reinstall windows using the "Keep all my files" option, the problem was gone but now i couldnt delete the old WindowsApps folder that was on a external hard drive from the previous install and, so i changed the permissions from the folder and deleted it, after emptying the bin the folder didnt show up but it kept using the same 250gb as before, using Treesize i can still see the folder there, but i have no way of deleting it or even accesing its properties because when i try it only shows me the recycling bin
is there some way to delete this folder? or do i have to use a linux live cd?
the worse part is that recently the black screen problem came back but now when i terminate the Wsappx process from task manager everything comes back so i dont know what is going on but it seems like a more chronic problem, even tried scanning for malware but nothing so far
Would very much appreciate some help
Thanks

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recycle bin

Hi George,

To prevent your files from being deleted from the Recycle Bin, we suggest increasing the maximum file size your Recycle Bin can keep by following the steps below:

• Right click on the Recycle Bin icon.
• Under the Settings for selected location, select Custom size.
• Fill up the box for your allotted maximum file size for your Recycle Bin.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Winndows 10 delete multiple files or folders do not show in recycle bin

Hi R-A-M-A-I-R,

We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

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  Where is the folder located? Is it on your primary hard drive where the Windows 10 is installed/ secondary hard drive/ external hard drives like flash drive etc.?(which you have deleted accidentally)
  
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  Since when you are facing this issue?
  
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  Have you enabled the option “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted” under the Recycle Bin properties?
  

Until you will get back to us, you may follow the below suggestions and check if it helps.

This happens when you permanently delete a file from your computer without sending it to the Recycle Bin by clicking the file and then pressing
Shift + Delete keys on the keyboard.

Try the steps and check whether this issue is happening with all folders in computer or particular folders to isolate the issue.

• 
  Open the Desktop, right click on the empty area and click on
  New and then click on Folder.
  
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  Now, new folder might have been created on your desktop.
  
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  Right click on your New folder (which you have created) and click on
  Delete.
  
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  Now, open the Recycle bin and check if you are able to see the folder which you have deleted.
  

You may disable the steps if you have enabled the option “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted” in Recycle bin folder.

• 
  Open the Desktop, locate the Recycle bin, right click on it and select
  Properties.
  
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  Select the drive on which you are facing this issue (like C:\ or D:\ or F:\ etc.)
  
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  Click on Custom size option instead of “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted”
  
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  Check the box Display delete confirmation dialog.
  
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  Click on Apply and OK buttons.
  
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  Reboot the computer and check if it helps.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

delete downloads and empty the recycle bin

Simple!

• To delete all downloads: Open the Downloads folder, then delete the lot.
• To empty the Recycle Bin: Right-click it, then left-click "Empty Recycle Bin"

There is a lot of power in right-clicks!