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Old 09-08-2007
Paul
 

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Re: I can't empty my recycle bin
Thanks, already tried that but forgot to mention it. Tried it again anyway
but it still didn't work.


"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> Microsoft Beta wrote:
>> Not sure this is the right group to post this in so apologies if not.
>> I am not able to empty my recycle bin completely. If I open it to view
>> the
>> files, I am able to manually delete all but 1 file. The file that won't
>> delete is (was) a recorded tv capture and I've also tried restoring that
>> file but am not able to do that as well.
>> Clicking Properties tells me the file is 729MB and I'm not able to change
>> any attributes either.
>> Any ideas how this file can be completely removed and I can empty the
>> recycle bin?
>> Thanks in advance.
>>

>
> Try emptying the Recycle Bin in Safe Mode. Do this by repeatedly tapping
> the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the right
> menu. Navigate using your Up arrow key; the mouse will not work here.
>
>
> Malke
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