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Error Message: The Recycle Bin on C:\ Is Corrupt or Invalid. Do You Want to Empty the Recycle Bin for this...

I had this error message years back on xp and they put out a hot fix for it dose anyone know if there is a hot fix for widows 7 ultimate. if not any one know of a fix with out reloading windows
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Hi tigermarc,
 
Try these steps to empty the contents of the recycle bin by deleting the files and the recycle bin folder:
 

a.    Click Start,and then type cmd in the Start Search box.

b.    Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password or click Continue. 

c.    At the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER:

 rd /s c:\$recycle.bin

d.    When prompted to confirm the deletion, type Y , and press Enter to confirm.

     Note:The message "The directory is not empty" may display in the command window. Ignore this message as it is related to the creation of a new directory. The files are removed.

e.    Close the command prompt window and restart the computer.

 

Check if the issue persists now.

Regards,
Divya R – Microsoft Support.

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Last updated November 1, 2023 Views 30,110 Applies to: