I was trying to empty my recycle bin, but then, after I tried to empty it, my computer still says I have 22 files in my recycle bin waiting to be emptied. I checked to see if it is true, but when I opened the recycle bin, there is nothing. I thought it must be some hidden files, so I change the folder option so I can see it all. After I set the option, I can't see the files still. Now, I am pretty sure that the files are deleted already, but my computer still says I have 22 files in my recycle bin, is there anything I can do to fix this?
hmm....how to open the command prompt window? do i type cmd.exe in the start/run? If it is, how come I get a message says, "Windows cannot find'cmd'. You may have typed the name incorrectly in the Run dialog, or another open program cannot find a system file. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search."?
This is where the Command Prompt is located on XP ,Got a feeling that all other versions of Windows have it in the same place Press the Start button then open the program list> click on Accessories and you will find the Command Prompt on this menu (black icon) When opened the window is white text on black post back if you get stuck?
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Got it now. Thank you very much. I had to del the whole recycled folder in the c: directory and then restart the computer. Bazcaz, thank you very much for the page. It's really really useful. I got all the information I need from there.
