Failure to empty recycle bin-Fatal error re directory or subdirectory missing

I am not aware of doing anything which would suddenly create this problem. Have done several times before.

Hi AlexanderTosh,

·         Remember to make changes to the computer, after which the issue started?

Try the Microsoft Fixit and/or the manual procedure to link to the following article and check if it helps:

Cannot empty the Recycle Bin in Windows XP or Windows Vista

I hope this helps.

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