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Sal Gil - 28 Nov 2003 20:48 GMT

I cannot seem to delete the recycler bin on the nt 4.0
server it seems that there is a corrupted folder on the
recycler i cannot run chkdsk to fix problem due to chkdsk
issues is there a way i can force a chkdsk with another
application or delete the recycle bin file completely
thanks for the help

sal gil
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Dave Patrick - 30 Nov 2003 14:48 GMT

The recycle bin may contain a corrupt, or otherwise incorrect information
file. If format is FAT, then from a command prompt change to the recycler
directory, then do a dir to see what files you might find and delete any
files found, then
attrib -h info*
this should unhide the info* file that stores the information about the
original location of deleted files in the recycle bin. Delete this file.

If format is NTFS then change to the recycler directory then change to the
hidden directory named for your SID (this can be found from within Explorer,
(by expanding the recycler folder). Then
attrib -h info*
this should unhide the info* file that stores the information about the
original location of deleted files in the recycle bin. Delete this file

Then the next time you move files to the recycle bin another hidden info
file will be created.

Another option is to delete only the info or info2 file (in the recycler
dir) and then restart the pc, then a new and correct information file will
be created in the recycler directory.

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> I cannot seem to delete the recycler bin on the nt 4.0
> server it seems that there is a corrupted folder on the
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