Windows 10: File does not have a program associated with it for performing this action – Recycle bin error

At times when you try to empty the Recycle Bin, it results in an error— File does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. This may sound out of place because all you needed was to remove the files from the Recycle bin and not open it – and you still got the program association error. This post takes a look at the reasons and possible solutions.



File does not have a program associated with it for performing this action – Recycle bin


What is happening here is that Windows cannot perform the activities related to Recycle Bin because it cannot find the association with the action. Follow these methods to fix the problem on your PC.

1. Fix corrupted Windows 10 Recycle bin
2. Run System File Checker and DISM Scan
3. Delete files in Safe Mode
4. Perform a System Restore

You will need admin permission to execute some of the methods.

1] Fix corrupted Recycle bin


A simple yet effective command can fix a corrupted Recycle Bin. All you need to do is run the following command on an elevated Command Prompt.

rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin

This ‘rd’ command will reset the $Recycle.bin folder, present on the C drive. You will have to do this for every partition on your hard disk by replacing C with the drive letter/s.

2] Run System File Checker Scan




SFC command can fix any corrupted system file such as Recycle Bin. It is possible that some system file which is related with the Recycle Bin. Run the following command on an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell.

sfc /scannow

It will scan the system and look for files that are corrupt or different from their current version. And replace them with the current one from the system image.

If this does not help, repairing the system image using DISM could help.

3] Delete files in Safe Mode


Windows 10 Safe Mode loads the operating system with a minimal set of system files and device drivers. This allows bypassing any conflict that could cause the problem when removing files.

To boot Windows 10 in Safe mode, you can use the System Configuration utility, aka MSConfig.

• Open Run prompt using Win + R
• Type msconfig and press the Enter key
• Under the Boot tab, check the box next to Safe Boot, and select the radio button next to minimal.
• Click apply, and restart the computer.

Once you are there, try to empty the Recycle Bin.

4] Perform a System Restore


At times things cannot be fixed, and the only option is to restore Windows PC to a state where everything was working fine. However, this depends if you have been creating a system restore. Here is how to check and restore:

• Type System Restore in the Start Menu Search box.
• Click on Recovery > Open System Restore.
• Click on the Next button to view the list of system restores available.
• Select one which you think worked fine, and restore it.

These pointers should help you resolve the problem where emptying the Recycle bin resulted in an error.


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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.

 

Recycle bin association

Did you make any changes or install any security software? If no multiple drives, you should only have one drive under it. Since there is no program associated with the icon in File Explorer, run this. See if the Registry fix in this will solve the problem. http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/re...indows-10-fix/

There is also this fix:
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Step 1: Fix & repair corrupted Windows 10 recycle bin

Here are some fixes that you can try to repair corrupted recycle bin in Windows 10/8.1/8/7:
Method 1. Run CMD to fix corrupted Windows 10 recycle bin

1. 1. Go to Start > Click All Programs > Accessories;
2. 2. Right-click Command Prompt > Select “run cmd as administrator”.
3. 3. Type: rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin and hit Enter.
4. 4. Reboot computer and then you can reuse the Recycle Bin again.

If this doesn’t work, open cmd window again and type: sfc / scannow > Enter. System File Checker will check and fix the problem for you.
Method 2. Delete all permissions, corrupted recycle bin and reinstall recycle bin in Windows
1. Delete all permissions and corrupted recycle bin

• Go to Control Panel > Tab File Explorer > Click View;
• Uncheck or unhide system protected operating files > Go to open each drive and you'll see the Recycle.bin folder and permissions with an additional recycle.bin;
• Delete all the permissions, all the recycle.bin(s) on each drive and then Restart Windows.

2. Reinstall recycle bin in Windows 10/8/7

• Right-click on Desktop > Select Personalize;
• Click on Themes > Click Desktop Icon settings under Related Settings;
• Check Recycle Bin > Click Apply.

 

Recycle bin association

When I click the Recycle Bin icon on the Desk Top I get a window saying -

"This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a
program or, if one is already installed create an association in the Default Programs control
panel."

This problem started recently.

I’ve searched all over Microsoft’s web site, no help at all.
I’ve searched the on board Help on my computer.
I’ve search the Net. with no help.
I’ve tried doing what it says in the Default Programs control panel. I no help.

Any help would be great.

Thanks, mopar