Windows 10: Windows 11 Cannot Open File Explorer or Recycle Bin

Hello, I need help with an issue I'm having. Recently, I could not get the Windows 11 23H2 update to update. I got the "something didn't go right" error. Reading on other forums, I read that it might help to delete the $winREAgent folder so I did but the update was still unsuccessful. Fast forward to today, now I can't get my file explorer or recycle bin to stay open. They both crash upon opening. I also still have the issue with getting it to update too.I tried restarting the PC, resetting the PC and the sfc scan but nothing has worked. Can anybody help me with the two problems I'm hav

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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 disappeared

Hi,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with recovering your accidentally deleted pictures as Recycle Bin has disappeared. I will certainly help you with the issue.



I suggest you to follow the instructions provided below and check if it helps.

Step 1:

• Open File Explorer.
  
• Go to click View option.
• Double click on Options, on the top right windows
  
• Go to View tab.
• Check on "Show hidden files, folders and drives ".
• And uncheck on "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)".
• Click on Apply and
  OK button.

Step 2:

• Now, go back to File Explorer.
  
• Click on This PC, from right hand side panel.
• Double click on C drive.
  
• Right click on $Recycle.Bin
  
• Select Send to option.
• Click on Desktop (create shortcut).

The recycle bin shortcut shall be created on the desktop.

Note: Check on "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" by follow step 1.



Hope this information helps.



Please get back to us with an update on the issue, we will be happy to help.

 

Recycle Bin

Open File Explorer

In the Path bar at the top of the folder list to the right of the small icon the is an Arrow head pointing right. Click on it and it points down with a folder list including the Recycle bin.