Windows 10: Recycle bin corrupted? Can't empty it

Discus and support Recycle bin corrupted? Can't empty it in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a 8TB external HDD, After organizing (adding, deleting renaming, replacing... deleting more) I notice it started to slow down quite a lot.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ViMR21, Sep 26, 2018.

  1. ViMR21 Win User

    Recycle bin corrupted? Can't empty it


    I have a 8TB external HDD,


    After organizing (adding, deleting renaming, replacing... deleting more)

    I notice it started to slow down quite a lot. Specially when deleting


    So I try to empty the recycle bin, but it is NOT getting populated. I wait overnight on Empty the RB command. and still didn't get the "Are you sure you want to delete..." prompt the next day, though the status bar still shows as working on it. (a green progress bar background over the address bar on the file explorer - recycle bin folder)


    After some research I try the std. command prompt (as admin) line== rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin

    No reaction, Also tried Disk Cleanup - it went as far as the "Scanning: Recycle Bin". then it stopped

    The Check the Drive for System Erros, came clean (did it twice...)

    Again, with over 4TB of data on this HDD, I do not want to copy all elsewhere and format the drive.


    Is there anything I can do?

    :)
     
    ViMR21, Sep 26, 2018
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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, Sep 26, 2018
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  3. Corrupted recycle bin


    When I turn on the computer each day, I get a message "The Recycle Bin on G:\ is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this Drive\?" Drive G is where I have my Passport external drive for backup. Any suggestions on how to address and resolve this? Thanks.
     
    davidlaw69, Sep 26, 2018
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  4. Cwedin Win User

    Recycle bin corrupted? Can't empty it

    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 https://www.easeus.com/resource/cannot-find-or-open-recycle-bin.html)
     
    Cwedin, Sep 26, 2018
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