Recycle bin not holding files?

TimTim Southwest PA Icrontian
edited December 2004 in Science & Tech
Lately, I've noticed that when I delete a file, it doesn't appear in the recycle bin at all. it's just gone. This didn't used to happen, why now? What settings can I change?

It all came to a head tonight. I accidentally deleted about 400 MB worth of um... downloaded "video clips" from Kazaa. And I think they're gone for good, or at least until I download them again, although some are irreplaceable.

Stupid extra file folders that pop up. On the My Computer screen where it shows the hard drive icons, I had 2 extra folders which I deleted, not thinking that deleting them would also delete the same files that were supposedly stored elsewhere on the hard drive as well. I'm not happy right now. And these damn extra file folders on the My Computer page don't even have an option to delete them when you right click on them! The folders are empty but they are still there.

Comments

  • botheredbothered Manchester UK
    edited November 2003
    From windows help.......

    To remove items permanently when you delete them
    On the desktop, right-click Recycle Bin, and then click Properties.
    Select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box.
    Important

    If the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you will not be able to recover any items that you delete.
    Notes

    You can also remove an item permanently by holding down SHIFT while dragging the item to the Recycle Bin.
    If you want to use different Recycle Bin settings for different drives, click Configure drives independently, and then click the appropriate drive tab to change the Recycle Bin settings for that drive.
    If you want to use the same Recycle Bin settings for all drives, click Use one setting for all drives.
  • TimTim Southwest PA Icrontian
    edited November 2003
    Yes, that was it. That Do not move files to the Recycle Bin box was checked. I don't remember checking it.

    Well, I guess it's goodbye to 400 MB worth of some pretty interesting videos. That'll teach me!
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited November 2003
    If you ever get those files back, I would be happy to personally examine them for errors.

    Just trying to extend this site's reputation as a helpful place! :D
  • mutinymutiny New York
    edited December 2004
    I have the same problem as Tim, except mine isn't checked. I tried checking it and applying... then unchecking it and pressing the 'Apply' button again. Same problem occurs... :( It still doesn't hold files I've deleted nor do I see 'Empty Recycle Bin' when I right click... Please help me. Thanks in advance!

    Maybe this will help paint the picture... I also have Adware/Spyware problems. :rolleyes:
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