Windows 10: system cannot find the path specified (Recycle Bin Corrupted)

Had this annoying recurrent message every time I would perform any operation on any file: "Your recycle bin is corrupted, do you want to delete it?"
I would say yes, then it would find a number of files for which he could not find the path, and the deletion would abort. Same message would appear in the next few seconds.


Tried all I could find on all communities.

Such as : ]

>rd /s "[drive]:\$recycle.bin

and

>powershell Clear-RecycleBin -force


These commands would not help, also not while running as administrator, and also not in Safe Mode.


The only thing that finally worked for me is to issue the following command:


Elevated cmd run

>powershell

>Clear Shell:RecycleBinFolder -force


All the lost directories and files quickly scrolled on the screen then disappeared to make space for a refreshed screen with just the [drive]\: prompt.

Careful: as far as I can see, this removes ALL files and directories contained in ALL BINS on all connected drives.

Not sure how far that's true for removable or network drives.

:)

 

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.

 

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.

 

Recycle Bin Corruption after Virus Removal

Thank you for your response. Since the troubleshooting steps provided above does not work, kindly refer to the steps below and check if it will fix the issue



Method 1: Runs System File Checker.



SFC will help you scan your system files and to repair missing or corrupted system files.



Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)



Method 2: Delete all permissions, corrupted recycle bin and reinstall recycle bin in Windows

• Go to Settings > Search for File Explorer Options > Click
  View Tab.
• 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.

Method 3: Reinstall recycle bin in Windows

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

Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.