Can't empty recycle bin WinXP

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BruceT

I deleted some PDS files but cannot empty the recycle
bin, nor delete the files from there. XP returns an
error message saying that they are "in use by some other
program", but of course there are at the time no programs
running, not even Windows Explorer.

Re-booting does no good.
Trying to recover them results in the same maddening
error message.
 
Aloha,

Try emptying recycle-bin from safe mode:

Restart the computer and repeatedly tap the F8 key until
you see the Advanced Start menu, choose safe mode and
then, empty the recycle to get rid of the unsolicited
stuff.

You may also try reparing recycle-bin, dowload patch from
here:

http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/regs_edits/restorerecyclebin.reg

Courtesy: Kelly Theriot [MS-MVP]

HTH

Venkatesh [MCSD] [CCNA]

Good Luck !!
 
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