Cannot empty recycle bin

[jfgonzalez]

I'm trying to delete some Adobe Illustrator files from my recycle bin and am getting a message saying they are in use and they're not. No other programs are open.

In searching this board for the problem I came across a problem that is identical, with the error message being the same. Here is the thread number: thread779-566271

I've tried removing the files in safe mode and through the DOS emulator and in DOS I get the same message. Is there a tool or other method out there that can delete these files from the recycle bin, perhaps on a reboot?

Thanks,
JFG

 

[markdmac]

I would attempt to restore the files first and then do a permanent delete by holding down the shift key while deleting.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

 

[linney]

Do you have Norton protecting files in the recycle bin and preventing their deletion? Norton will not allowing you to delete a specific file if the original path from where that file came from was deleted. Turn off Norton protection on the recycle bin and try that.

How the Recycle Bin Stores Files (Q136517)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q136/5/17.asp

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q173416
Cannot Empty Recycle Bin or Modify Recycle Bin Properties

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q173416

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q246726
Cannot Delete Any Files in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q246/7/26.asp

DelLater is a program you can try.

http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=products