Microsoft KB Archive/231838

= Recycled Folder Icon Appears in Directory Listing Instead of Recycle Bin Icon =

Article ID: 231838

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q231838



SYMPTOMS
When you are viewing the directory listing for the root folder of a hard disk with Windows Explorer, you may see a Recycled Folder icon instead of the Recycle Bin icon.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Desktop.ini file has been removed from the Recycled folder. This can occur if you select the "Delete unnecessary files from the Recycle Bin" option in the Windows 98 Maintenance Wizard.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, remove the Recycle Bin from the Disk Cleanup settings in the Maintenance Wizard
 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Maintenance Wizard.
 * 2) Click Change my maintenance settings or schedule, and then click OK.
 * 3) Continue through the wizard until you reach the Delete Unnecessary Files page. On that page, click Settings.
 * 4) Click to clear the Recycle Bin check box, and then proceed to the end of the wizard.

NOTE: Even if you do not follow these steps, the Recycle Bin icon is restored the next time you delete a file and then empty the Recycle Bin.

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