Exchange Server Databases Not Sent To Recycle Bin When Deleted (189287)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q189287

SYMPTOMS

The Exchange Server databases may not be sent to the Recycle Bin when deleted, even though the "Confirm File Delete - Are you sure you want to send "filename" to the Recycle Bin?" dialog box appears.

CAUSE

The space reserved and the maximum size of Recycle Bin is less than the size of the database or file that was deleted.

This occurs with any file of any type on the system.

WORKAROUND

There is no option to recover the deleted file; however, the Recycle Bin can be configured to lessen the chance of this occurring again.

Configure the Maximum Size of Recycle Bin (percentage of drive) to allow greater space to be used for the Recycle Bin.

MORE INFORMATION

To configure the Recycle Bin, in Explorer, select the Recycle Bin and choose File Properties, or right-click the Recycle Bin icon and choose properties.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:KB189287
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