Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

I'm tearing out my hair!

XP Pro, SP 2

The Recycle Bin shows empy, but if I right-click on it and tell it to empty,
it tells me "Cannot delete folder Backyard Skateboarding: Cannot Find
Specified File or Folder."

I've cleaned the registry. I've tried deleting it from Linux (dual boot).
I've tried deleting it from a Slax live CD. I've tried deleting it from the
command prompt. I've tried deleting Recycler from the command prompt (both
drives, C and D). Even though it appears to have worked, no matter WHAT I
do, when I reboot into Windows, it's still there.

Help?????!

Re: Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

Thip wrote:

> I'm tearing out my hair!

May I recommend http://www.hairclub.com/ ?

> XP Pro, SP 2

Doesn't matter; Windows Recycle bin has been the same for many versions.

> The Recycle Bin shows empy, but if I right-click on it and tell it to
> empty, it tells me "Cannot delete folder Backyard Skateboarding:
> Cannot Find Specified File or Folder."

Apparently, you messed up the Recycle bin settings by mucking about in
the registry, and/or trying to delete the folder. Don't do that.

Try an ordinary double-click on the Registry icon. What is shown?

> I've cleaned the registry. I've tried deleting it from Linux (dual
> boot). I've tried deleting it from a Slax live CD. I've tried
> deleting it from the command prompt. I've tried deleting Recycler
> from the command prompt (both drives, C and D). Even though it
> appears to have worked, no matter WHAT I do, when I reboot into
> Windows, it's still there.

The .. um .. Recycle folder (directory) is not a real folder. You cannot
delete it.

> Help?????!

Sorry, not nearly enough question marks.

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Re: Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

"Beauregard T. Shagnasty" <a.nony.mous@example.invalid> wrote in message
news:oCEMf.471060$qk4.209932@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Thip wrote:
>
>> I'm tearing out my hair!
>
> May I recommend http://www.hairclub.com/ ?
>

Thanks for the help (sarcasm intended).

Re: Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

"Thip" <me@privacy.net> wrote in news:46giftFav9slU1@individual.net:

> I'm tearing out my hair!
>
> XP Pro, SP 2
>
> The Recycle Bin shows empy, but if I right-click on it and tell it to
> empty, it tells me "Cannot delete folder Backyard Skateboarding:
> Cannot Find Specified File or Folder."
>
> I've cleaned the registry. I've tried deleting it from Linux (dual
> boot). I've tried deleting it from a Slax live CD. I've tried
> deleting it from the command prompt. I've tried deleting Recycler
> from the command prompt (both drives, C and D). Even though it
> appears to have worked, no matter WHAT I do, when I reboot into
> Windows, it's still there.
>

Try Kelly's Fixes
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
64.Right Column - Replace/Repair the Recycle Bin in Windows XP


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Re: Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

"fred-bloggs" <fred-bloggs@hahahotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Try Kelly's Fixes
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> 64.Right Column - Replace/Repair the Recycle Bin in Windows XP
>
>
> --
> fred

I already did, but thanks for the suggestion.

Re: Phantom Folder In Recycle Bin
 

"Thip" <me@privacy.net> wrote:

|>The Recycle Bin shows empy, but if I right-click on it and tell it to empty,
|>it tells me "Cannot delete folder Backyard Skateboarding: Cannot Find
|>Specified File or Folder."

In a command window CD to Recycled on each partition, then DIR /X see
if there's a corrupt folder/file.
(DIR /s shows both long and short file names)

If you find one you might need to use killbox to remove it.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php


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Possible Solution to Phantom Folder/files in Recycle Bin
 

I tried searching online for this as well and found this website. I was able to delete the files at last by using a program called "unlocker" - icon is a magic wand. I opened the recycle bin - it shows no file or folder, i select empty bin, the error message pops up. I close the error message, and right after it, unlocker opens and asks me what to do with the locked file. I selected move. But this time, i moved it to the desktop instead. The phantom files now appear on the desktop, then i shift delete...and Voila! no more error. Hope this helps you.