How to Fix Recycle Bin Corrupted Error on Windows 10 & 11-howtoguruji.com.pdf

Is your Windows PC showing a bothersome “The Recycle Bin on C:\ is corrupted” error? You can fix it without losing any crucial data, so don’t panic. This article will guide you through simple steps to resolve the Recycle Bin issue on Windows 10 and 11.

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How to Fix Recycle Bin
Corrupted Error on Windows
10 & 11
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Understanding the Recycle Bin
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What is the Recycle Bin Corrupted error?
Symptoms: Inability to delete or restore files, error messages,
and system slowdowns.
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Causes of Recycle Bin
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System glitches or crashes
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Malware or virus infections
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Disk errors or bad sectors
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Corrupted system files
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Preparing for the Fix
Backup important files before attempting any fixes.
Ensure you have administrative privileges.
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5. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type "rd /s /q C:$Recycle.bin" (without quotes) and press Enter.
This command removes the Recycle Bin folder.
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Method 1 - Using the
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Open Settings and navigate to "Update & Security."
Select "Troubleshoot" and then click on "Windows Update."
Run the troubleshooter and follow on-screen instructions.
Method 2 - Windows Built-in
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Method 3 - Running
System File Checker
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Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
Allow the process to complete, and follow any
prompted instructions.
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Method 4 - Check Disk
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Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type "chkdsk /f" and press Enter.
Allow the system to check and repair disk errors.
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Open Registry Editor as an administrator.
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Navigate to
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curre
ntVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace."
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Delete the key named "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-
00AA002F954E}" and restart your computer.
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Method 6 - Registry
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