Files Do Not Show Up in Recycle Bin When Deleted (168570)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q168570

SYMPTOMS

When you delete a file, it may not appear in the Windows NT Recycle Bin. You may also receive an error message if you double-click on the Recycle Bin.

CAUSE

By design, files deleted by network clients never go into the Recycle Bin, so make sure the files in question were deleted locally.

Permissions on the C:\Recycled directory may be too restrictive.

RESOLUTION

Administrators should have ownership of the Recycled directory. To take ownership of the directory, perform the following:
  1. Log on as Administrator.
  2. Using Windows Explorer, locate the directory and select Properties/Ownership.
  3. Use the option to Take Ownership of the directory.
  4. Restore default permissions to the directory with the permissions option.

    Default permissions: 
          Administrators Full Control
      Creator/Owner  Full Control
      Everyone       Change
      System         Full Control
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/3/2003
Keywords:kbui KB168570
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