Files or Folders Deleted from Floppy Disk Not in the Recycle Bin (230052)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.1
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q230052

SYMPTOMS

After you delete a file or folder from a floppy disk, you are unable to view the file or folder in the Recycle Bin.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because files and folders you delete from a floppy disk are not stored in the Recycle Bin, instead, they are immediately and permanently deleted.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

You may be able to recover files deleted from a floppy disk by using a third-party disk utility.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB230052
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