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(Solved) - my recycle bin wont allow me to delete..any help would be usefull"

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cliff61
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Im running winxp ultimate and firefox....each time I want to throw something in the bin or even right-click and delete it refuses. A box appears with something like "cannot delete" cannot find the path or location.

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whs
whs
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As a temporary fix, go to the recycle bin Properties and check the box 'delete immediately'.

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Lighthouse
Lighthouse
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Use this, and delete the entire bin folder (it will remake itself)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

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cliff61
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WHS ur method worked thanks.

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