Windows 10: Cleaning the Recycle Bin

Discus and support Cleaning the Recycle Bin in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I wanted to clean the Recycle Bin from System>Storage.But I found that it didn't clean anything form the Recycle Bins.I say Bins because I see a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JamesJoey, Apr 5, 2022.

  1. JamesJoey Win User

    Cleaning the Recycle Bin


    I wanted to clean the Recycle Bin from System>Storage.But I found that it didn't clean anything form the Recycle Bins.I say Bins because I see a $RECYCLE.bin folder in all three of my drive. I then tried CCleaner and itdidn't clean either.I was, however, able to clean the contents manually by deleting the items in the folders.Could the Recycle Bins get corrupter?And if so, wouldn't Windows 11 tell me?James

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    JamesJoey, Apr 5, 2022
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  2. Jan Del Win User

    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.
     
    Jan Del, Apr 5, 2022
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  3. Lost Recycle Bin in Windows 10

    Hello,

    We highly suggest to follow the steps below:

    • Click the Start button , type desktop icons into the search box, and then click Show or hide common icons on the desktop.
    • In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, do one of the following: To hide the Recycle Bin, clear the Recycle Bin check box. ...
    • Click OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Trixie Mop, Apr 5, 2022
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  4. Cwedin Win User

    Cleaning the Recycle Bin

    Recycle Bin

    Hi, Scout-86.

    Bare with me. I'm only a student in Information Technology. I believe the recycle bin might be corrupted, causing it to vanish from the desktop completely.

    Try one of these two fixes and see if helps.

    Solution 1:

    • Step 1: Select Start -> Settings -> Personalization -> Themes -> Desktop icon settings.
    • Step 2: Make sure the checkbox for Recycle Bin is checked, then select OK. You should see the icon displayed on your desktop.

    Solution 2:

    • Step 1 Run Command Prompt as an administrator.
    • Step 2 Type the command rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin and press enter.
    • Step 3 Type exit to close the Command Prompt window

    I hope this helps!



    (This comes from [Fixed] Can't Find or Open Recycle Bin Windows 10/8/7 - EaseUS)
     
    Cwedin, Apr 5, 2022
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