The Recycle Bin/s are listed at the very top. The un-hidden items thinks it has, and shows (1) bin, but it isn't the (2) bin that is still showing full. I've tried clearing the disk, that just clears (1) bin showing on desktop or in the start menu. I can only see the (2) bin when I go to un-hidden items. Very frustrating.
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Want to recover accidentally deleted files from computer Recycle Bin but it can't show those files and Windows says Recycle Bin is corrupted? Here, this post will tell you how to recover deleted files from the corrupted Recycle Bin and how to fix the issue in detail.
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Recycle Bin Corrupted Windows 10/8/7
Computer Recycle Bin is a location used to temporarily save the deleted files or folders by Windows and it is located on Desktop. This tool allows users to recover deleted files from it before files are permanently deleted.
However, recently we have received some feedbacks from Windows 10/8/7 users, saying Recycle Bin can't show files deleted by them when they try to recover the files deleted by accident. Are you still having such an issue?
As a matter of fact, this issue always happens on your computer. When using Recycle Bin, you may receive an error message reading 'The Recycle Bin on C: is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this drive?'.
When this error happens, the deleted files from File Explorer are not showing up in the Recycle Bin or you may be unable to delete any file or folder, even empty Recycle Bin.
Well then, how can you restore the lost files in case you have accidentally erased some files from your hard drive? Or how to fix/restore corrupted Recycle Bin in Windows 10/8/7? Keep reading and we will walk you through the answers in turn.
Recover Files from Corrupted Recycle Bin before Issue Repair
As mentioned above, you probably fail to directly recover lost files from corrupted Recycle Bin since those files may not show when Recycle Bin corrupted occurs.
To get accidentally deleted files back, it is necessary to turn to a piece of professional and free data recovery software for help.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery
When reading here, you may ask us: which data recovery tool is suitable for the corrupted Recycle Bin recovery?
If you search for such a tool on the internet, you will find many Windows users recommend using MiniTool Power Data Recovery developed by MiniTool Solution Ltd.
It is reliable and the best file recovery software for Windows 10/8/8.1/7, specialized in recovering lost or deleted files from hard drive, SD card, USB flash drive, memory sticks, CD/DVD, etc.
Most importantly, this freeware can quickly perform data recovery without bringing any damage to the data.
Are you encountering Recycle Bin Corrupted issue in Windows 10/8/7? Why not download MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free Edition to start important files recovery before you fix the issue?
Now, let's view how to use this freeware for file recovery in case of 'the Recycle Bin on C:/ is corrupted' error message.
Warning: If you are encountering Recycle Bin corrupted issue in Windows 10/8/7, please stop performing any operation on your computer. Otherwise, the chance of data recovery is slim.
Step 1: Select the drive you need to recover.
After completing the installation on your computer, double-click MiniTool Power Data Recovery icon to launch this software.
And you can view four recovery modules, then a question comes: which one should be selected to recover deleted files from Recycle Bin when receiving 'the Recycle Bin on C:/ is corrupted'?
Here, This PC feature is available to restore corrupted Recycle Bin data and it is selected by default.
Next, you need to select one partition to start data recovery. Here, Recycle Bin is located in partition C, hence, C drive should be selected. Just click Scan button to the next step.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery offers you an option to make some advanced settings. Just click Settings option before a scan, and make this software only scan your needed files by file systems and file types.
For example, if you only want to recover word document, please check Document file type.
Besides, you can unfold this folder, and check certain files according to the file extension like .doc, .docx, etc. Then, click OK button to go on.
Step 2: Performing the scan operation.
Now, this program is scanning the partition you have selected. And this may cost much time if there are many existing, lost or deleted files. Thus, please be patient.
See the figure below: this software lists the scan result while scanning. And you are allowed to choose files to recover during the scan process. But to get the best recovery result, this is not recommended.
Step 3: Check items to restore.
After completing the scan, the scan result can be viewed on the left side. By deep scan, the files saved on Recycle Bin as well as files that are permanently deleted from Recycle Bin can be found.
To restore Recycle Bin data, you had better find the $Recycle.Bin folder and open it to search the files you need.
Or you can enter Type section to find your needed files by file types. In addition, Find and Filter options are also helpful to quickly find the files you want.
MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free Edition only helps you to free recover 1GB data in total. To restore more data when Recycle Bin corrupted occurs on Windows 10/8/7, we suggest using the Personal Deluxe Edition or an advanced one.
Tip: Sometimes your computer is unbootable. To restore data, you can use the Snap-in WinPE Bootable Builder feature to get a bootable disc to boot it. For more details, read how to recover data when PC won't boot.
Step 4: Specify a storage path.
In the pop-out window, you should choose a directory to save the files you have checked. Note that you had better not choose the original file storage location to avoid file overwriting. Finally, click OK button.
Tip: If you only want to recover pictures from corrupted Recycle Bin, MiniTool Photo Recovery is worth recommending. And it is professional photo recovery software, helping you to effectively restore pictures, videos or audios from SD card, digital camera, hard drive, etc.
How to Fix/Restore Recycle Bin
By following the above part, you may have recovered deleted files when your Recycle Bin is corrupted. Now, it's the time for you to fix Recycle Bin corrupted issue. How do you fix a corrupt Recycle Bin in Windows 10/8/7? Read the following paragraphs.
Solution 1: Reset Recycle Bin Using Command Prompt
Actually, each partition on Windows has a hidden and protected system folder - $RECYCLE.BIN. When your Recycle Bin gets corrupted in Windows 10/8/7, you can repair or reset it using Command Prompt.
1. In Windows 7, go to Start > All Programs > Accessories to choose run cmd as administrator from the right-click menu. In Windows 10/8, right-click Start and choose Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type “rd /s /q C:$Recycle.bin” and press Enter. This can reset the $RECYCLE.BIN folder on the C drive.
Tip:
• You should repeat this step for every partition on your hard disk by replacing C with the drive letter.
• Actually, Recycle Bin corrupted issue often happens on an external hard drive (e.g.: WD Passport external hard drive). When turning on the computer, a message 'The Recycle Bin on G: is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this Drive' may appear. In this case, you can use 'rd /s /q G:$Recycle.bin' to fix it.
• You should repeat this step for every partition on your hard disk by replacing C with the drive letter.
• Actually, Recycle Bin corrupted issue often happens on an external hard drive (e.g.: WD Passport external hard drive). When turning on the computer, a message 'The Recycle Bin on G: is corrupted. Do you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this Drive' may appear. In this case, you can use 'rd /s /q G:$Recycle.bin' to fix it.
3. After the repair, reboot your computer and you can find Windows has created a new $RECYCLE.BIN folder.
By this way, Windows corrupted Recycle Bin is restored.
Solution 2: Use the System File Checker Utility
But at times you may encounter 'Recycle Bin corrupted Windows 10 access denied', see the example:
'I'm trying to reset my recycle bin because it's corrupted in the c drive but when I follow the steps to restart it using the command prompt (even in administrator) it says access denied. 'answers.microsoft
In this case, you need to use System File Checker to check and fix this problem. Just open CMD window, type sfc /scannow and press Enter to fix 'Recycle Bin is corrupted access denied'.
Solution 3: Fix Recycle Bin Windows 10/8/7 in Windows Explorer
In addition to CMD, you can restore Recycle Bin in Windows Explorer. As mentioned above, the $RECYCLE.BIN folder is not visible by default. And you can see this folder if you use the Unhide option in the Folder Options tab.
Now, unhide it before fixing the corruption. Follow the guidance below:
1. Enter Control Panel to select Appearance and Personalization.
2. Choose Folder Options (Windows 7/8) or File Explorer Options (Windows 10).
3. Under View tab, check Show hidden files, folders and drives, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended). Click OK button.
4.Go to Windows Explorer, open C drive to find the $BIN folder.
5. Right-click this folder to delete it.
6. Repeat the step 5. Then, restart your computer and see whether Recycle Bin corrupted is fixed.
Solution 4: Reinstall Recycle Bin Windows 10/8/7
Besides, you can fix your Recycle Bin by reinstalling it. To do this, right-click on Desktop to choose Personalize.
- In Windows 8/7, click Change desktop icons.
- In Windows 10, click Themes > Desktop icon settings.
Finally, check Recycle Bin and click Apply button.
Warning: When resetting Recycle Bin to fix the issue, the files saved in the corrupted Recycle Bin probably get erased. Don't worry. MiniTool Power Data Recovery can help you to get them back.
But we suggest that you should recover deleted files from Recycle Bin firstly (as mentioned above) and then fix the issue to avoid overwriting data.
But we suggest that you should recover deleted files from Recycle Bin firstly (as mentioned above) and then fix the issue to avoid overwriting data.
Further Reading: Can't Find or Open Recycle Bin
In the above paragraphs, we have shown you the error 'the Recycle Bin on C:/ is corrupted' as well as its solutions. In addition, you may encounter other issues, for example, can't find Recycle Bin and can't open Recycle Bin.
If you find Recycle Bin missing in Windows 10/8/7, you can choose to add the icon on your desktop, as mentioned in the above solution 4. If you fail to open Recycle Bin, just reset it by 'rd /s /q C:$Recycle.bin' cmd.
No matter which Recycle Bin issue you have, the most important thing is to recover deleted files from Recycle Bin with MiniTool Power Data Recovery Free Edition at first. After the data recovery, try to fix the issues.
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What You Have Learnt
Get Recycle Bin corrupted error message in Windows 10/8/7?
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Contents
Introduction
This document explains how to recover Cisco Catalyst fixed configuration switches from a corrupt or missing system image or an incorrectly set boot variable. The Catalyst fixed configuration switches that this document describes include the 2940, 2950/2955, 2970, 3550, 3560, 3750 and the 3750 Metro series switches.
Prerequisites
Requirements
If you have not already done so, connect a PC to the console port of the switch. For information on how to connect a terminal to a Catalyst fixed configuration switch, refer to Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port on Catalyst Switches. Use a terminal emulation program such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal in order to establish the console session. These are the settings:
- Bits per second: 9600
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop bits: 1
- Flow control: None
Components Used
This document is not restricted to specific software and hardware versions.
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Conventions
Refer to Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.
Problem
When Catalyst fixed configuration switches experience boot errors, these conditions can apply:
- The switch is in a continuous reboot.
- The switch displays the switch: prompt.
- The error loading flash: message appears.
Switch Displays the Switch: Prompt or 'Error Loading Flash:'
- The switch: prompt indicates that the switch has not booted completely and requires the user to complete the boot process.
- The error loading flash:<image> message indicates that the switch failed to load an image because of a corrupt or missing image.The corrupt or missing image can be the result of a failed download. In this case, the image has a bad checksum or a failed software upgrade, and the upgrade procedure was not followed properly. There is the possibility that the user deleted the image but did not replace the image. A boot variable can have been set incorrectly.
With a console session open, you see an error message that is similar to this:
Normally, the switch attempts to automatically boot the next valid image in the Flash file system. Here is an example:
If there is no valid backup image from which to boot, the boot process fails completely. Here is an example:
Step-by-Step Recovery Procedure
Use this solution to solve the problem.
Note: A PC must be attached to the console port of the switch, as the Prerequisites section of this document states.
- If the switch is in a continuous reboot, complete one of the procedures in this step, which depends on your switch model.Note: If the switch is not in a continuous reboot, but is already at the switch: prompt, proceed directly to Step 2.
- Catalyst 2940 and 2950 series switches
- Unplug the power cord.
- Hold down the MODE button while you reconnect the power cable to the switch.The MODE button is on the left side of the front panel.
- Release the MODE button after the STAT LED goes out.Note: The LED position can vary slightly, which depends on the model.You are now at the switch: prompt.
- Proceed to Step 2.
- Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560 and 3750 series switches
- Unplug the power cord.
- Hold down the MODE button while you reconnect the power cable to the switch.The MODE button is on the left side of the front panel.
- Release the MODE button after the LED that is above Port 1x goes out.Note: The LED position can vary slightly, which depends on the model.You are now at the switch: prompt.
- Proceed to Step 2.
- Catalyst 2955 series switches
- Issue a break sequence from the keyboard in order to break into switch: mode.The terminal application and operating system that you use determine the break sequence to use. HyperTerminal that runs on Windows 2000 uses Ctrl-Break. For more information, refer to Standard Break Key Sequence Combinations During Password Recovery.This example uses HyperTerminal to break into switch: mode on a 2955:
- Proceed to Step 2.
- Issue the flash_init command and the load_helper command.If the Flash has already initialized, you see this:If the Flash has not initialized, you see this:Issue the load_helper command in order to load any boot helper images. Here is an example:
- Issue the dir flash: command in order to view the contents of the Flash file system.Determine if there are any Cisco IOS® image files or image directories in flash:. The Cisco IOS image files are .bin files, and the image directories are named with the image filename, excluding the .bin extension. If no Cisco IOS image files or image directories exist, you see this:If your Flash directory looks like this, proceed directly to Step 4. Step 4 recovers the switch with an Xmodem file transfer.If there is still an image in Flash, issue the boot command in order to try to recover the switch. Before you issue the boot command, verify where the Cisco IOS image is stored in the Flash directory. The location in which the image is stored can differ, which depends on your switch model.
- Catalyst 2940, 2950, and 2955 Flash file systemThe Cisco IOS image file (.bin file) always resides in the flash: directory on Catalyst 2940, 2950 and 2955 series switches. Here is an example:
- Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560, and 3750 Flash file systemThe organization of the Flash file system on a Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560, and 3750 is a little different. You can store the Cisco IOS image file in the flash: directory. However, if you use the Cluster Management Suite (CMS) image in order to manage switches with a web interface, you can store the Cisco IOS image file in its own directory. Issue the dir flash:directory command in order to display the image file in this case.
Attempt to Boot the ImageAfter you have verified where the Cisco IOS image file resides, try to boot the image. Issue either the boot flash:filename command or the boot flash:directory/filename command.- Catalyst 2950
- Catalyst 3550
If you issue the boot command and the result is in a successful bootup, either the default switch> prompt or the hostname> prompt displays.Be sure to verify that you have configured the correct boot statement on the switch. See the Verify section of this document.If you issue the boot command and the command does not result in a successful bootup, either the switch: prompt displays or you are stuck in a continuous reboot again. The only option to recover the switch is an Xmodem file transfer. Step 4 covers this file transfer. - If the boot command has failed or there is no valid image from which to boot in Flash, perform an Xmodem file transfer.A typical Xmodem file transfer can take up to 2 hours, which depends on the image size.Download the Cisco IOS image (.bin file) to which you want to upgrade from the Software Center (Downloads) - LAN Switching Software (registered customers only) .Note: Do not use a CMS image (.tar file). This image is a larger image and takes longer to transfer.Issue the dir flash: command in order to compare the size of the image in bytes to the free space that remains in Flash. Here is an example:If necessary, issue the delete command in order to delete any corrupt images that remain. Here is an example:The next example shows an Xmodem procedure on a 2955 with the use of HyperTerminal. The procedure is the same for any of the Catalyst fixed configuration switches that this document covers.
- Issue the copy xmodem: flash:filename command on the switch.Here is an example:
- From the top of the HyperTerminal window, choose Transfer > Send File.
- Choose the Xmodem protocol in the Send File dialog box and click Browse in order to select the Cisco IOS image (.bin file) that you downloaded previously.
- Click Send in order to begin the Xmodem transfer.The Xmodem file transfer begins. This transfer can take up to 2 hours, which depends on the size of the image.
- Boot the new image that you just copied over with the Xmodem procedure.Issue the boot flash:filename command, as this example shows:Be sure to verify that your boot statements are set correctly.
How to Speed Up Xmodem Recovery
When a user tries to recover the switch from a corrupted or missing IOS, the copy xmodem: flash:[IOS filename] command might not be displayed under the switch: prompt. The copy command might be displayed under the switch: prompt, but not the copy xmodem: command.
Complete these steps in order to speed up the Xmodem recovery:
- Set the baud rate to 115200 on the switch: prompt.
- Restart HyperTerminal.
- Under COM PORT properties, select the bits per second as 115200. The switch: prompt is displayed.
- Start the Xmodem recovery.
- After the Xmodem recovery, set the BAUD rate back to 9600. If the set BAUD 9600 command does not bring the baud rate to 9600, issue the unset BAUD command in order to bring the baud rate to a default value of 9600 bps.
Verify
Complete these steps:
- Issue the show version command in order to verify the current version of software that you run.Here is an example:
- Issue the dir flash:filename command in order to display the Cisco IOS image (.bin file) on a Catalyst 2940, 2950 or 2955.If you run a CMS image on a Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560, or 3750, you can store the Cisco IOS image in an image directory. Here is an example:You may need to issue the dir flash:directory command on a Catalyst 3550 in order to display the Cisco IOS image (.bin file). Here is an example:
- Issue the show boot command in order to verify that the boot statement is set correctly.Here is an example:Note: Boot statements do not display in the configuration or when you issue the show run command on any of the fixed configuration switches that this document covers. You must issue the show boot command in order to display boot statements.If no boot statement is set or if the boot statement points to an old or missing version of software, configure the correct boot statement. Issue the boot system flash:filename command.If you use a CMS image on a Catalyst 2970, 3550, 3560, or 3750, you can store the Cisco IOS image (.bin file) in its own image directory. Issue the boot system flash:directory/filename command. Here is an example: