Files Deleted at MS-DOS Prompt Do Not Go to Recycle Bin (120681)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q120681 SYMPTOMS
When you delete a file when working at an MS-DOS prompt or in a non-Windows
shell application (such as File Manager), the file is not placed in the
Recycle Bin and it cannot be restored (undeleted).
CAUSE
Recycle Bin is a Windows shell application; it tracks deletions from
within the Windows shell only. 16-bit applications and MS-DOS-based
applications do not report deletions to Recycle Bin.
RESOLUTION
To avoid this problem, delete the file from Windows Explorer, My Computer,
or another Windows shell application. This ensures that deleted files
are available to be restored from the Recycle Bin.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbprb KB120681 |
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