Taking out the trash

[Guest]

I'm running WinXP Pro sp2. Just updated all security and software updates.
For the last few weeks whenever I empty the trash, it all comes back in a few
days on my desktop. I set the trash settings to delete immediately. Put five
test files in the trash and they deleted. This was on friday. On monday they
were back on my desktop.
I now have a trash folder I'm putting trash in until I can resolve this. Any
suggestions on a fix?

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

You must have a Symantec product on your PC or something similar. It's not
Windows XP that is the culprit here but some third party application that
you have installed.

 

[Stan Brown]

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:05:28 -0800 from Billa_NWFlorida

I'm running WinXP Pro sp2. Just updated all security and software updates.
For the last few weeks whenever I empty the trash, it all comes back in a few
days on my desktop.

Does this happen even with files you created yourself?

Certain system files cannot be deleted -- the File Protection Service
will automatically re-create them.

 

[Guest]

Thanks, that suggestion gives me a place to start. I do have Norton AV
running on her machine, but I have it running on everyones machine, but I
will check her settings to see if the've been adjusted.

Thanks................

 

[Guest]

Yes, this happens with any files I place in the trash. The five files
metioned in my post were created by me in MS Word, powerpoint, excel, and two
saved web pages.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Do you ever use System Restore or ERUNT.EXE?

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks? Keep reading.

There are no trash settings in Windows XP. Windows XP has a Recycle Bin.

Recycle Bin Properties.

Right click Recycle Bin | Properties | Global tab |

Configure drives independently
[[Specifies that different settings be used for each of your drives.]]

Use one setting for all drives
[[Specifies that the settings on this tab be used for all your drives.]]

Do not move files to the Recycle Bin
[[Specifies whether the items you delete are immediately removed from your
hard disk or the items you delete are moved to the Recycle Bin. Items moved
to the Recycle Bin are not removed from your hard disk until you empty the
Recycle Bin. ]]

Maximum size of Recycle Bin (percent of each drive)
[[Specifies the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin. You can conserve
disk space by reducing the size of the Recycle Bin, but files that are
larger than the maximum storage size will be deleted immediately instead of
being stored in the Recycle Bin.]]

Display delete confirmation dialog
[[Specifies whether a confirmation message is displayed when you delete
files to prevent you from deleting files in error. If the Do not move files
to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you cannot change this setting. ]]

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks???

Norton Protected Recycle Bin

Right click the Recycle Bin | Properties | Norton Protection tab

Nprotect is part of Norton Utilities. (It replaces the default recycle
bin.) It prevents the user from accidentally deleting data from the PC and
Recycle Bin. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted files
from the Recycled Bin.

Norton Utilities 2002 v6.0 - WinNT/2000/XP
Troubleshooting problems with the Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...85256ee50056c898?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

Disabling the Norton Protected Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/suppor...85256e24004e250f?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

[[The third-party products that are discussed in this article are
manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability
of these products.

SYMPTOMS
After you install a version of Norton AntiVirus, the Recycle Bin no longer
appears on the desktop.

CAUSE
This issue occurs because Norton AntiVirus changes the name of the Recycle
Bin to "Norton Protected Recycle Bin." Only the words "Norton Protected"
appear below the icon on the desktop because there is not sufficient space
to display the longer name.]]
From...
The Recycle Bin Does Not Appear on the Desktop After You Install Norton
AntiVirus
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819255

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Guest]

Thank you Mr. Vogel. Review comments below. I will check on the norton
settings on my next trip out to the site.

Do you ever use System Restore or ERUNT.EXE? ***Only when I want to restore lost info.

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks? Keep reading.

***I don't use either of these on the PC, I do have them for my Mac's.

There are no trash settings in Windows XP. Windows XP has a Recycle Bin. ***You are right!

Recycle Bin Properties.

Right click Recycle Bin | Properties | Global tab |

Configure drives independently
[[Specifies that different settings be used for each of your drives.]]

Use one setting for all drives
[[Specifies that the settings on this tab be used for all your drives.]] **One setting for all the drives!

Do not move files to the Recycle Bin
[[Specifies whether the items you delete are immediately removed from your
hard disk or the items you delete are moved to the Recycle Bin. Items moved
to the Recycle Bin are not removed from your hard disk until you empty the
Recycle Bin. ]] ***Deleted immediately, do not pass GO, do not collect $200

Maximum size of Recycle Bin (percent of each drive)
[[Specifies the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin. You can conserve
disk space by reducing the size of the Recycle Bin, but files that are
larger than the maximum storage size will be deleted immediately instead of
being stored in the Recycle Bin.]] 20MB

Display delete confirmation dialog
[[Specifies whether a confirmation message is displayed when you delete
files to prevent you from deleting files in error. If the Do not move files
to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you cannot change this setting. ]]

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks??? ***NO, not for the PC's.

====================Not Applicable======================

Norton Protected Recycle Bin

Right click the Recycle Bin | Properties | Norton Protection tab

Nprotect is part of Norton Utilities. (It replaces the default recycle
bin.) It prevents the user from accidentally deleting data from the PC and
Recycle Bin. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted files
from the Recycled Bin.

Norton Utilities 2002 v6.0 - WinNT/2000/XP
Troubleshooting problems with the Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...85256ee50056c898?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

Disabling the Norton Protected Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/suppor...85256e24004e250f?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

[[The third-party products that are discussed in this article are
manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability
of these products.

SYMPTOMS
After you install a version of Norton AntiVirus, the Recycle Bin no longer
appears on the desktop.

CAUSE
This issue occurs because Norton AntiVirus changes the name of the Recycle
Bin to "Norton Protected Recycle Bin." Only the words "Norton Protected"
appear below the icon on the desktop because there is not sufficient space
to display the longer name.]]
From...
The Recycle Bin Does Not Appear on the Desktop After You Install Norton
AntiVirus
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819255

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I'm running WinXP Pro sp2. Just updated all security and software updates.
For the last few weeks whenever I empty the trash, it all comes back in a
few days on my desktop. I set the trash settings to delete immediately.
Put five test files in the trash and they deleted. This was on friday. On
monday they were back on my desktop.
I now have a trash folder I'm putting trash in until I can resolve this.
Any suggestions on a fix?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

I know nothing about System Restore. But restoring a registry with
ERUNT.EXE will place files/folders/links back on the Desktop if they were on
the Desktop when the backup was made.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Thank you Mr. Vogel. Review comments below. I will check on the norton
settings on my next trip out to the site.

Do you ever use System Restore or ERUNT.EXE? ***Only when I want to
restore lost info.

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks? Keep reading.

***I don't use either of these on the PC, I do have them for my Mac's.

There are no trash settings in Windows XP. Windows XP has a Recycle
Bin. ***You are right!

Recycle Bin Properties.

Right click Recycle Bin | Properties | Global tab |

Configure drives independently
[[Specifies that different settings be used for each of your drives.]]

Use one setting for all drives
[[Specifies that the settings on this tab be used for all your drives.]]
**One setting for all the drives!

Do not move files to the Recycle Bin
[[Specifies whether the items you delete are immediately removed from
your
hard disk or the items you delete are moved to the Recycle Bin. Items
moved
to the Recycle Bin are not removed from your hard disk until you empty
the
Recycle Bin. ]] ***Deleted immediately, do not pass GO, do not collect
$200

Maximum size of Recycle Bin (percent of each drive)
[[Specifies the maximum storage size of the Recycle Bin. You can conserve
disk space by reducing the size of the Recycle Bin, but files that are
larger than the maximum storage size will be deleted immediately instead
of
being stored in the Recycle Bin.]] 20MB

Display delete confirmation dialog
[[Specifies whether a confirmation message is displayed when you delete
files to prevent you from deleting files in error. If the Do not move
files
to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you cannot change this
setting. ]]

Do you have Norton Utilities or SystemWorks??? ***NO, not for the PC's.

====================Not Applicable======================

Norton Protected Recycle Bin

Right click the Recycle Bin | Properties | Norton Protection tab

Nprotect is part of Norton Utilities. (It replaces the default recycle
bin.) It prevents the user from accidentally deleting data from the PC
and
Recycle Bin. Adds an extra layer of safety before you remove deleted
files
from the Recycled Bin.

Norton Utilities 2002 v6.0 - WinNT/2000/XP
Troubleshooting problems with the Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...85256ee50056c898?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

Disabling the Norton Protected Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/suppor...85256e24004e250f?OpenDocument&src=bar_sch_nam

[[The third-party products that are discussed in this article are
manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft
makes
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or
reliability
of these products.

SYMPTOMS
After you install a version of Norton AntiVirus, the Recycle Bin no
longer
appears on the desktop.

CAUSE
This issue occurs because Norton AntiVirus changes the name of the
Recycle
Bin to "Norton Protected Recycle Bin." Only the words "Norton Protected"
appear below the icon on the desktop because there is not sufficient
space
to display the longer name.]]
From...
The Recycle Bin Does Not Appear on the Desktop After You Install Norton
AntiVirus
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819255

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

I'm running WinXP Pro sp2. Just updated all security and software
updates. For the last few weeks whenever I empty the trash, it all
comes back in a few days on my desktop. I set the trash settings to
delete immediately. Put five test files in the trash and they deleted.
This was on friday. On monday they were back on my desktop.
I now have a trash folder I'm putting trash in until I can resolve this.
Any suggestions on a fix?