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Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor -
Hello,

The trash can displayed on my laptop screen always shows papers inside it even though it is empty.

I have tried several times to "empty the recycle bin," but it hasn't worked = it is clearly indicated that it is empty, yet it still appears with papers inside.

I attempted to right-click on it and then left-click on "explore," but there was no result.

What should I do? Please tell me the steps if you know!

Ylou
Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 7.0

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    Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor 749
     
    Hi ylou,

    That's great.
    For the proper functioning of the forum, I'm marking your topic as resolved.

    See you!
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  2. stanboost
     
    Hello,

    by putting a new folder (for example) in the trash and then emptying it again?
    It should become empty again after that!

    (maybe it's just hungry lol)

    Best regards,

    --
    Between two solutions, always choose the more generous one.
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    1. ylou
       
      Thank you, but I tried throwing 21 copied photos at him and then I emptied them, and it's still the same!
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      1. Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor 749 > ylou
         
        Hi,

        Have you checked what I advised you?
        If you want more information about the XP manipulations, just ask.
        I'll take a look when I turn on my desktop and I'll give you the detailed steps.

        See you later!
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      2. ylou > Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor
         
        Thank you! But the computer isn't at my place = it's a friend who has the problem and can't solve it because he's just starting out!!! I went to check on his issue... but couldn't help him at all!
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      3. Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor 749 > ylou
         
        So, did you check in the control panel to change the icon or didn't you do it?

        See you!
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      4. ylou > Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor
         
        I haven't fallen for the scam... I'll see him tomorrow at his place because my computer isn't with me
        Thanks, I'm going to bed because it's nearly midnight here (I'm in New Caledonia!) Thank you for the valuable advice!
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  3. Anonymous user
     
    Has it just happened to you or has it been a while?
    Have you restarted your PC in the meantime?
    --

    Peace And Love...
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    1. ylou
       
      Thank you,

      this trash can is also present with a shortcut! and the computer has been closed and reopened and this was unsuccessful!
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      1. Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor 749 > ylou
         
        Re,

        On the desk, it is normal for her to be with a shortcut.

        @+
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      2. ylou > Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor
         
        But there is only this icon that has the shortcut arrow and not the others, and I don’t have that on my computer desktop, only the recycle bin without an arrow underneath..??!!
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  4. Kokliko Posted messages 4433 Status Contributor 749
     
    Hello,

    I think it's only your Trash icon that is like that.
    In the Control Panel, you should have a customization option, and within that option, another option that allows you to change desktop icons.
    Try checking the empty recycle bin and then apply it, and see if the result remains the same.

    Sorry for the lack of concrete explanation for the steps, but I'm on Vista and I'm giving you the procedure for XP from memory.

    See you!
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    1. ylou
       
      Thank you for the advice regarding the full recycle bin = I managed to set the beginner's empty recycle bin by going into the settings panel but discovered that he's on Vista! And my computer isn’t... I usually handle it better!!!
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  6. Anonymous user
     
    You probably defined the same icon for full and empty, didn't you?
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    1. brudao Posted messages 553 Status Member 14
       
      Hi! It's probably as Hombourgeois said.
      To find out if empty and full recycle bins have the same icon: Right-click on the desktop --> Properties --> the Desktop tab and then on the Customize desktop button at the bottom left.
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      1. ylou > brudao Posted messages 553 Status Member
         
        Thank you, the problem has been solved, but I struggled a bit because there was no button "down ...
        his computer runs on Vista and I'm only used to XP!!!
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    2. ylou
       
      Thank you all, I will check that out tomorrow at my "broken" friend's place.
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    3. ylou
       
      Thank you for the advice on the overflowing recycle bin!

      My beginner boyfriend's computer is running Vista and I had a hard time figuring it out... but it's done with the icon customization that was suggested to me...
      But I prefer XP!!
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